Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Matsuyama Castle, Tonashi Gate" ("Matsuyama-jo Tonashi-mon") |
Date |
1935 February (Lifetime printing.) |
Series |
"Collection of Senic Views of Japan" ("Nihon Fukei shu II, Kansai Hen") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6mm-seal" (1946-57 printing) Life-time edition. |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Excellent deep rich colors. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky and rooftop; light "gauffrage"
(embossing) to rooftop, stones, and tree; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean front and verso.
(Light toning -- no flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #237; Hotei #331. |
Comments |
Beautiful nightime castle entrance scene. Lifetime printing. Nice vintage print. Seldom seen. |
Item # |
EG-543 |
Price |
$1050 |