Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Artist: Kawase Hasui Title: Hachinohe-Same - "Stormy Day" Medium: Original Japanese Woodblock Print Series Title: Collection of Scenic Views of Japan, Eastern Japan Edition. Edition: S. Watanabe "D" seal Date: 1933 Publisher: S. Watanabe Reference No: Hotei #292 Size: 15 -1/4 x 10 -1/2 " Condition: Mint, with superb colors.
Notes: The darker state, with heavy rainfall and grey clouds. Narazaki characterizes this print as, "A windswept coastline, the ferocity of the waves crashing against the rocks, oddly shaped cliffs eroded by water and exposed to the wind." Hachinohe is in the south-western Aomori Prefecture.
Provenance: The collection was initially purchased directly from S. Watanabe print shop in the mid-1940's and has always been properly stored away. The majority of the collection showcases rarely seen MINT colors; several far exceeding numerous examples seen in prior collections. |
Tuesday, 2 June 2009
Catalog ID: 7771 Artist: Kawase Hasui Title: Hachinohe-Same Print Type: Original Japanese Woodblock Print Series Title: Scenic Views of Japan - Eastern Japan Edition Edition No: First Date: 1933 Publisher: Watanabe Reference No: Hotei # 292 Size: 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 " Condition: Very fine. Notes: This version depicts a sudden rain-shower, with different colors and more blocks used than for the "clear day" version (#292a)
Hachinohe is in south-western Aomori Prefecture. |