Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | This is a 9 1/4" x 14 1/4" woodblock print on paper by the Japanese painter and printmaker Kawase Hasui, 1883 - 1957. This image is Asakusa Kannon in the Snow, 1926. Unframed. Fine condition.
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This is an original first edition shin hanga Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) titled "Asakusa Kannon in Snow", and dated Taisho 15 (1926). The print was published by Watanabe Shozaburo and bears the Watanabe "A" cartouche (1924-1930), making this print a first edition. The print is in fine condition. Excellent impression, color and registration. Very good bleedthrough. No foxing, toning, folds or creases. The print is not setdown or trimmed. Print size is 10.25" x 15.5" |