Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Shiro KASAMATSU (1898-1991) "Spring Dusk at Yumoto Hot Springs" 1953 Print size is 15.5" x 10.25" RARE First Edition Pristine condition
No tears, folds or creases. This print is perfect in every way. Strong image bleedthrough to verso. The sophisticated use of bokashi (gradation of colour) is used extensively throughout the print.
Master Kasamatsu was reknowned for his romantic landscapes depicting traditional Japanese life and landmarks. His use of foreground elements, like branches, to draw in the viewer and give the image depth, was a design technique first employed by Ukiyo-e Master Hiroshige. This rare first edition evidences the publisher's watermark (GEI) in the lower right corner and the all-important double carver (Nagashima)/printer (Shinmi) seals as well as the artist seal. Master Shinmi is quite elderly and has long been retired. Margin dated.
|
Artist: Kasamatsu, Shiro (born 1898) Series: Publisher Unsodo Title or Subject: Spring Rain Hakone-umoto Signature or Seal: Signature and seal Date or Circa: 1954 Paper Size: 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches Impression/Color/Condition: Good/Good/Good
Description: Good state
|
Tuesday, 24 May 2005
ARTIST: Kasamatsu, Shiro (born 1898) SERIES: Publisher Unsodo TITLE or SUBJECT: Spring Evening at Hakone Yumoto SIGNATURE or SEAL: Signature and seal, Unsodo seal DATE or CIRCA: 1953 PAPER SIZE: 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches IMPRESSION/COLOR/CONDITION: Good/Good/Good CONDITION DETAILS: Good state
|
Sunday, 9 December 2007
ARTIST: Kasamatsu, Shiro (Born 1898) SERIES: Publisher Unsodo TITLE or SUBJECT: Spring Dusk at Yumoto, Hakone SIGNATURE or SEAL: Signature and seal, publisher seal DATE or CIRCA: 1954 PAPER SIZE: 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches IMPRESSION/COLOR/CONDITION: Good/Good/Good CONDITION DETAILS: Mat toning line, good state |