Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Title Blooming Cherry at Toshogu (Before W.W.II) Artist Shiro Kasamatsu 1898-1992 Signature Shiro Seal artist's seal Dated 1935 Publisher Watanabe Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent - very good ... (very early printing before W.W.II) Colors excellent - very good Condition excellent - very good ... light toning, a pin size hole on the upper left corner. Description "Blooming Cherry at Toshogu" The pagoda of Toshogu Shrine is seen through the window of cherry blossoms in Ueno. Note Watanabe copyright seal for 1929-42 on the lower right margin. Format Oban tate-e Width 10.0 inches = 25.5 cm Height 15.1 inches = 38.3 cm Literature Grund, Andreas, "Shiro Kasamatsu - The Complete Woodblock Prints", Tokyo, privately published, 2001, - pg.3, w-21 |
This is Cherry Blossoms At Toshogu Shrine, Watanabe early edition. Most of the Shiro's listed tonight are from 1933 and 1934. Pristine condition, measures 10 by 15 inches. Very soft colors, never has been matted or framed.
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