Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Evening Snow at Ishimaki" ("Ishimaki no Bosetsu") |
Date |
1935 (likely ca1940's/50's) |
Series |
"Collection of Scenic Views of Japan--Eastern Provinces" ("Nihon Fukeishu Higashi Nihon Hen") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
No publisher's seal present (occasionally omitted), but clearly on "older paper" |
Image Size |
9 3/8 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; a few falling "snowflakes"; light "gauffrage"
to tree and as accumulated snow; life-like reflection; nicely detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors. Clean front and verso. (A single surface scratch--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #281; Hotei #356. |
Comments |
Peaceful wintertime snowscene. |
Item # |
DG-731 |
Price |
$750 (Sold/JC) |