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Publisher (this edition): Watanabe Watanabe Watanabe
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Notes (this edition)
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This fantastic Japanese woodcut print is by master wood block artist Kawase Hasui. It depicts a gate to a shrine (?) on a rainy wet day. The atmosphere in this print is absolutely fantastic! It was published by Watanabe and has the round 6mm seal in the corner. It is Oban size and in very good condition with beautiful color.

Spring Rain at Sakurada Gate, Tokyo, 1952
Kawase Hasui (1883 – 1957)

Spring Rain at Sakurada Gate, Tokyo

The Sakurada Gate is a favorite attraction and wonderful example of ancient architecture in Tokyo. This beautiful image of the rain falling and spring blossoms is exquisite.

Signed- Kawase Hasui with red artist’s seal “sui”
Sealed- Publisher Watanabe, 7mm seal, later edition original, from original blocks
Image size- 14 1/4” x 9 1/2” (oban yoke-e)
Condition- Excellent, no toning, tears, not mounted, full margins

JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT BY KAWASE HASUI TITLEDSPRING RAIN AT SAKURADA GATE 1952 NARAZAKI 543. THIS PRINT IS IN PRISTINE CONDITION AND FRESH COLORS,VERY GOOD IMPRESSION,COLOR GRADATION AND BLEEDTHROUGH. NEVER HAS BEEN FRAMED.OBAN SIZE APRX . 10.5 x15.5 INCHES. A LIFETIME AND EARLY EDTION PUBLISHED BY WATANABE SHOZABURO.
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