Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Rain at Miekawa, Soshu" ("Soshu, Maekawa no Ume") |
Date |
1932, February (likely 1940's/50's printing) |
Series |
"Selection of Views of the Tokaido" ("Tokaido Fukei Senshu") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"un-sealed" (not uncommon from Watanabe Publisher),
but clearly on "older" paper |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; nicely over-printed streaks of falling rain;
highly detailed carving. Pencil title/artist name lower margin (by Watanabe staff) |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent.
Excellent colors.
Very clean front and verso. (Slight toning;
very slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #175; Hotei #223. |
Comments |
Beautiful and evocative rainy streetscene. Nice vintage print. |
Item # |
EG-540 |
Price |
$950 |