Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Zaimoku Island, Matsushima" ("Matsushima Zaimokuiwa")
("zaimoku-iwa" means literally "wood rock." |
Date |
May 1933 (1946-57 printing), life-time edition |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Air Force serviceman
John Kinney stationed in Tokyo 1946-57. |
Series |
"Scenic Views of Japan's Eastern Provinces" ("Nihon Fukeishu Higashi Nihon Hen") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6-mm seal" (lower/left), 1946-57 printing |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillful "bokashi" shading; deep "gauffrage" to rocks, reflection,
and sail; baren "sujizuri" to sail; crisp key-lines; lightly visible woodgrain in sky;
life-like reflection. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Light/moderate toning--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #205; Hotei #298. |
Comments |
Wonderful sailboat image--skillfully printed.
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Item # |
BK-13 |
Price |
Special Pricing $750 (Sold/OC) (was $1000, $800) |