Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Shichiriga Beach, Sosho" ("Tazawa-ko Kansanomiyagu") |
Date |
1927 (life-time printing) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Air Force serviceman
John Kinney stationed in Tokyo 1946-57. |
Series |
"Souvenirs of Travels, Third Series" ("Tabi Miyage dai Sanshu") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
unsealed (not uncommon from Watanabe); known purchased 1946-57. |
Image Size |
9 1/4 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" throughout print; extensive "gauffrage"
(embossing) to grasses, roof-top, trees, and falling snowflakes;
crisp lines, highly detailed carving. (Old "dealer sticker" verso.) |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent fresh colors. Clean front and verso.
(Absolutely flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #134; Hotei #132. |
Comments |
Wonderful wintertime image. Wonderful vintage print. Seldom seen. |
Item # |
BK-25 |
Price |
$1300 (Sold/NK) |