Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Central Market at Chuoichiba" ("Chuoichiba") |
Date |
1936, May (circa likely 1940's/50's) |
Series |
"One-Hundred Views of New Tokyo" ("Shin Tokyo Hyakkei") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
unsealed (not uncommon from Watanabe Publisher); has Hasui's signature, but lacks Hasui's red "Kawase" seal. |
Image Size |
8 3/4 x 12 1/2 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading; "baren sujizuri" to lower foreground; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good+++. Excellent colors. (Few surface scratches; light wear; light toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #247; Hotei #387. |
Comments |
Busy marketplace streetscene. Unsealed prints (hand-applied) are not uncommon from Watanabe. |
Item # |
AT-145 |
Price |
$450 (Sold/JK) |