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| Publisher (this edition): | Watanabe Shozaburo | Watanabe Shozaburo | Watanabe Shozaburo |
| Date of this item: | >=1989 | >=1989 | 1947 |
| Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Miyajima in Moonlight by Kawase Hasui. Genuine woodblock print dated December Showa 22 (1947). Later impression from original blocks. Fine condition. Oban size measures 15.8 x 10.5 incehs. Strong ink penetration on fine Hosho Washi. 7mm Watanabe seal in lower left of image. Red Heisei era Watanabe seal in right margin. |
Night Scene at Miyajima, 1947 Kawase Hasui (1883 – 1957) Night Scene at Miyajima A glowing night scene of the famous Miyajima torii. This favorite location for both Japanese and tourists to Japan is a wonderful setting for one of Hasui’s best night scenes. The image is predominately in rich blues contrasted with the yellow glow of the ancient stone lanterns. Signed- Kawase Hasui with red artist’s seal “sui” Sealed- Publisher Watanabe, 7mm seal, later edition original, from original blocks Image size- 9 ½” x 14 3/8” (oban tate-e) Condition- Excellent, no toning, tears, not mounted, full margin |
Kawase- Night Scene at Miyajima- 1.jpg is: This is a great early Kawasi Hasui woodcut print from Japan. I believe it dates to the 1920's. It has BEAUTIFUL color. It is a full sheet with slight toning to the back, typical to these early prints. This is an EARLY print and NOT a later restrike. It is approx. 10 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches. |