Water Palace, Udaipur by Charles W. Bartlett Pre Earthquake

Artist: William Charles Bartlett (1860-1940)

Woodblock Print Title: Water Palace Udaipur

1st Publication: 1916

Size: Oban 10 1/2" x 15 1/2" (26.7 x 38.4 cm)

Date of this edition: 1916

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: Mild fading, else very fine.

Notes: This location is famous in India, as when India mutinied, the Maharana gave sanctuary to many refugees in this beautiful Palace, set in the calm waters of the lake.

A second variant of this print exists, in darker colors and more red / yellow oranges tones. This print is the 1st edition with the blue outlines. Pre earthquake, the blocks of this print were lost in the 1923 Kanto earthquake. Less than 75 printed.

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.