Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Snow at Daichi" ("Daichi no Yuki") |
Date |
Feb 1925 (later edition, 2011) |
Series |
One of only 5 Hasui images originally published by Isetatsu Publisher 1925-26
(Tokyo, active 1925-26). |
Publisher |
Shobisha (Isetatsu's original blocks) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; extensive "gauffrage" to snowflakes,
trees, roofs, and umbrella; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent.
(No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Hotei #144; Narazaki #I-1. |
Comments |
Published by Shobisha (who acquired woodblocks from Isetatsu decades ago). Newly released
by Shobisha (Spring 2011) from Isetatsu's original block-set--not seen since the 1920's. |
Item # |
Available NOW as JS-2847;
(WS-xx Sold/PR;
JS-2877 Sold/TO;
JS-2876 Sold/TS) |
Price |
$425 |