Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Iwai Bridge, Sakuyama, Yashu" ("Yoshu Sakuyama Iwai-bashi") |
Date |
1946
("First Edition" printing) |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Black "6-mm seal" (lower/right corner) Appropriate "First Edition" seal. |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine.
Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to
bridge pilings and railings; woodgrain visible to sky; crisp key-lines, highly detailed
carving. |
Condition |
Good++.
Excellent colors. (Damaged areas to bottom and right margin (somewhat into image area) expertly restored;
few scattered marks, wear. Light toning; backed with thin Japanese paper.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #472; Hotei #487. |
Comments |
An evocative and colorful evening bridgescape. "First Edition" printing. Seldom seen image. |
Item # |
DG-826 |
Price |
$SOLD (Sold/PB/j52) |