| Artist | Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
| Title | "Yagumo Bridge at Nagata Shrine, Kobe" ("Kobe Nagatajin-ja Yagumo-bashi") |
| Date | 1934 (lifetime printing) |
| 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 | unsealed (not uncommon from Watanabe); known purchased 1946-57. |
| Image Size | 9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; extensive "gauffrage" (embossing) to trees, umbrella, bridge, and buildings; crisp key-lines, highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Bold fresh colors. Clean front and verso. (Light toning; very slight wear--otherwise flawless.) |
| Reference/Illus | Narazaki #231; Hotei #327. |
| Comments | Beautifully colorful snowscene image of much depth. Nice "vintage" printing. |
| Item # | BK-24 |
| Price | $1275 (Sold/JG) |
