Title |
"Spring Evening, Ueno Toshogu Shrine" ("Haru no Yu (Ueno Toshogu)") |
Date |
1948 (Not new--known to come from an early 1950's three print Hasui collection, others bearing usual "6mm-seal") |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by a southwest print collector/dealer. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
(Hand-applied, occasionally omitted--not uncommon from Watanate Publisher.) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky and cherry blossoms; nicely visible "baren sujizuri"
circular tracings) to lower sky; light "gauffrage" to pagoda and
cherry blossoms; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Deep, rich colors. Very clean front and backside. (Uncirculated print--found
still side-tipped into original "presentation folder." Few surface scratches--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Andacht p.113; Narazaki #491; Hotei #509. |
Comments |
Wonderfully colorful springtime cherry blossom image. Exceptional colors. |
Item # |
FW-12 |
Price |
Special $600 (Sold/MO) (Reg $700/$875) |