Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Rain at Shinagawa, Tokyo" ("Shinagawa") |
Date |
1931 (printed 1946-57) |
Series |
"Selection of Views of the Tokaido" ("Tokaido Fukei Senshu") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6mm-seal" (lower/right) (used 1946-57, lifetime edition) |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to rooftops, bridge,
and umbrella; life-like reflection seen in water; nicely over-printed streaks of falling rain;
highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. (Tape residues top verso margin; slight toing; light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #173; Hotei #218. |
Comments |
Beautiful and evocative old Tokyo scene. |
Item # |
DG-734 |
Price |
$800 (Sold/WA) |