Himeji Castle
Artist: Kawase Hasui
Name: Himeji Castle
Date: Not set
Description: Japanese Woodblock by Hasui ‘Himeji Castle’ (1930’s) Beautiful castle scene by Hasui Kawase (1887-1957) titled “Himeji Castle” (in Japanese, “Himeji Jo”) and originally published in the early 1930’s by Kato Publisher as one of 12 designs commissioned by The Haibara Fan Shop. This is a 1988 re-printing commissioned by Hasui’s daughter and published by Tokyo Takahashi Kobo as a Limited Second Edition of 200 prints printed off of the original blocks. Circa 1988. Narazaki #KA-02. To learn more about these “fan prints” originally published by Kato Publisher and subsequently re-issued by Tokyo Takahashi Kobo, follow this link to read an article about “Kato Publisher’s ‘Fan Prints” by Hasui.” Very rarely seen. The workmanship in both carving and printing is simply superb?very nice gradation of colors (“bokashi”) virtually throughout print with various shadings of blues, greens and soft pinks. Print is in excellent condition?no tears, no stains, no fading–no flaws noted. Great image!! Image measures 9 3/8 x 9 7/8 inches.
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