Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Spring Evening at Kintaikyo Bridge" ("Kintaikyo no Shun") |
Date |
1947 (First Edition) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Air Force serviceman
John Kinney stationed in Tokyo 1946-57. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6-mm seal" lower/right, appropriate "First Edition" seal. |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 3/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; extensive
light "gauffrage" (embossing) to cherry blossoms, bridge, and distant trees;
life-like reflections; crisp key-lines, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Very clean front and verso.
(No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #485; Hotei #503. |
Comments |
Beautiful springtime cherry blossom image. "First Edition" printing. |
Item # |
BK-06 |
Price |
$1150 (Sold/PB) |