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Title |
"Shrine Gate and Pines in Snow" ("Lantern-shaped" Print) |
Date |
Early 1930's. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
4 3/4 x 7 1/2 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Nice "bokashi" shading to water areas; deep "gauffrage" (top to bottom) to all of lantern's "ribs"; light "baren sujizuri" circles to foreground snow; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. (Flawless condition.) |
Reference/Illus |
Hotei #HL-2; 1936 Watanabe Catalogue #805. |
Comments |
Delightful. One of only five "lantern-shaped" prints designed by Hasui--seldom seen. (These 5 Hasui prints, and 2 others by Kasamatsu, were listed in the 1936 Watanabe Catalogue.) |
Item # |
CG-713 |
Price |
$275 (Reserved/MM) |
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