Artist |
Hasui KAWASE (1883-1957) |
Title |
"Morning in Beppu" ("Buppu no Asa") |
Date |
1928 (lifetime printing, 1946-57) |
Series |
"Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series" ("Tabi Miyaga dai Sanshu") |
Publisher |
Watanabe Shozaburo |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"6-mm seal" lower/left (used only 1946-57, lifetime printing) |
Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 1/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to crescent
moon; nicely visible woodgrain to sky and water areas; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Superb colors. Very clean front and verso. (Very slight wear--no
flaws noted.) |
Reference/Illus |
Narazaki #145; Hotei #142. |
Comments |
Gorgeous morning seascape. Nice vintage print. Rarely seen. |
Item # |
EG-225 |
Price |
$1650 (Sold/NK) |