Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Moonrise at Futago Island, Matsushima" ("Matsushima Futagojima") |
Date |
1933 (lifetime edition; c1946-57) |
Series |
"Collection of Scenic Views of Japan--Eastern Provinces" ("Nihon Fukeisha Higashi Nihon Hen") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6mm-seal" lower/right (used only 1946-57) |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; baren "sujizuri" to clouds;
crisp lines, highly detailed. |
Condition |
Very Good++ Nearly excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Faint mat-line top/sides; tape residues verso edges; light wear; light toning.)
|
Reference/Illus |
Pachter pl #74; Narazaki #211; Watanabe 1936 Catalogue #H-145. |
Comments |
Spectacular moonlit image--seldom seen. Lifetime printing. |
Item # |
GG-141 |
Price |
SOLD/MM Special Pricing $650
(reg $1000+ if perfect) |