Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Kawanishi, Tochigi Prefecture" ("Tochigi ken Kawanishi-cho") |
Date |
1947 |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6mm-seal" (lower left), (lifetime edition), and appropriate seal for First Edition. |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 13 3/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky, trees and water areas; nicely visible "woodgrain" to
buildings right; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to sky's clouds; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good. Strong colors. Clean front and backside (tiny "Made in Japan" verso). (Diagonal creases (2-3 inches)
both upper corners; light toning; light surface scratches; slight wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #487; Hotei #505. |
Comments |
Wonderful colors. A delightful rural scene. Bears "First Edition" seal. |
Item # |
MPL-02 |
Price |
$695 (No longer available) |