Asano -- "Shirahama Hotspring"

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Artist Takeji ASANO (1900-2002)
Title "Shirahama Hotspring"
("Shirahama Onsen to no shima")
Date Circa very early 1950's (publisher's FIRST and only edition).
Series "Six Views of Wakayama"
Publisher Unsodo
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 7 1/8 x 9 1/2 ("chuban")
Impression Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" to waves, rocks, and tree; crisp "key-lines."
Condition Excellent. Strong colors. Slight age-toning.
(No flaws noted.)
Reference/Illus na
Comments From a little-known and rarely seen set of "Six Views of Wakayama" (coastal peninsula south of Osaka). All "six views" are of publisher's FIRST and only known edition. Rarely seen.
Item # (JS-2108 Sold/MG), Sold Out
Price Bi-Weekly Special $75
(Reg $95)
(Also available as "set of six.")