Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Senjo Plain, Kikko" ("Nikko Senjo-gahara") |
Date |
August 1937 (lifetime and pre-War printing) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Air Force serviceman
John Kinney stationed in Tokyo 1946-57. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Watanabe "G-seal" (right), (used only 1942-47). |
Image Size |
9 7/8 x 14 3/4 ("dai-oban," large oban) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" throughout print;
light "gauffrage" (embossing) to mountains, trees, and bushes;
extensive baren "sujizuri" (tracings) to sky and fog areas;
crisp lines, highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Minor "bumping" couple corners--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #291; Hotei #410. |
Comments |
Softly colored fog-shrouded tree image. Early "G-sealed" lifetime printing.
Seldom seen image. |
Item # |
BK-19 |
Price |
Special Pricing $950 (Sold/DK) (Reg $1200) |