Title |
"Namari Hot Spring, Iwate" ("Iwate ken, Namari Onsen") |
Date |
1943 ("First Edition" printing) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Purchased 1947--consigned by family of Army Air Force serviceman
stationed in Tokyo. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"G-seal" (used only 1942-45), appropriate "First Edition" seal. |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 13 1/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to
windows, roof, and foreground; life-like reflections; crisp key-lines, highly detailed carving.
Title and "Hasui" in pencil lower margin. |
Condition |
Excellent. Clean front and verso. (No flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #372; Hotei #469. |
Comments |
A colorful rural hot spring (spa) scene--very well printed. Absolutely flawless "First Edition"
printing. Seldom seen. |
Item # |
MB-11 |
Price |
$1350 (Sold/WA) |