Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Shikishiwagarawa, Maebashi" ("Maebashi Shikishiwagarawa") |
Date |
1942 (lifetime edition; 1946-57 printing) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6mm-seal" lower left (1946-57, lifetime edition) |
Image Size |
9 5/8 x 14 3/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to mountain tops;
nicely visible "woodgrain" to mountains; baren "sujizuri" (circles) to sky right; crisp lines, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good--. Strong colors. Clean backside and verso (tiny "Made in Japan" stamping). (Diagonal 4-inch crease
upper/left corner; a few minor surface scratches; light toning; some wear.)
light wear.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #377; Hotei #464. |
Comments |
A colorful rural sunset image. Lifetime printing. Not often seen. |
Item # |
MLP-04 |
Price |
$750 (No longer available) |