Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Benkei Bridge, Akasaka" ("Akasaka Benkei-bashi") |
Date |
April 1931 (lifetime edition; 1946-57 printing) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6-mm seal" (used only 1946-57; lifetime edition) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; life-like
reflection; deep "gauffrage" to clouds, bridge, and reflection; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors. Very clean front and verso. (Tiny pin-hole center/upper
margin--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #323; Hotei #249. |
Comments |
Colorful springtime bridge and cherry blossom scene. |
Item # |
DG-616 |
Price |
$1250 (Sold/WA) |