Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Kabuki Theatre (at Night)" ("Kabukiza") |
Date |
May 1926 (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 |
8 7/8 x 13 1/8 ("aiban") |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; distinctly visible "woodgrain" to sky;
highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent.
(No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Hotei #167; Narazaki #I-2. |
Comments |
Published by Shobisha (who acquired woodblocks from Isetatsu decades ago). Newly released
by Shobisha (Summer 2011) from Isetatsu's original block-set--not seen since the 1920's. |
Item # |
JS-2906 |
Price |
$400 |