Belltower At Okayama
Artist: Kawase Hasui
Name: Belltower At Okayama
Date: 1947
Description: This is an genuine original Japanese woodblock print by great shin-hanga artist Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) titled “Kanetsuki hall bell tower, Okayama (Okayama no Kanetsukido)”. The print is dated Showa 22 (1947). This print is original first edition published by Watanabe in 1947, and bears appropriate early 6mm seal on the right lower corner of the image (pay attention on closeup). One from the best Hasui’s rainy views. Great impression, good color and registration, excellent condition. Signed by artist Hasui, has seal “Sui” in the image and titled in kanji at the left margin. Oban size 15 1/2″ x 10 1/2”.