Benares Early Morning by Charles Bartlett

Additional Pictures: Artist: Charles W. Bartlett (1860-1940)

Woodblock Print Title: Benares, Early Morning

1st Publication: 1919

Size: Oban; 11 1/4" x 16 1/8" (28.5 x 40.6 cm)

Date of this edition: 1919

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: Small repair in the lower left corner not affecting the print, and remnants from prior mounting (glue from tape)

Notes: Rare pre-earthquake print by Charles Bartlett. This is the Blue variant, called early morning. A similar print exist called hot afternoon with a gold field.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.