Evening Glow in Spring, Toshogu Shrine, Ueno
Artist: Kawase Hasui
Name: Evening Glow in Spring, Toshogu Shrine, Ueno
Date: 1948
Description: Evening Glow in Spring, Toshogu Shrine, Ueno, 1948 Kawase Hasui (1883 ? 1957) Evening Glow in Spring, Toshogu Shrine, Ueno Hasui’s stunning image of the Toshogu Shrine rising behind the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The crescent moon is visible in the blue night sky. The ancient tradition of cherry blossom viewing is still a passion in Japan. Signed- Kawase Hasui with red artist’s seal “sui” Sealed- Publisher Watanabe, 7mm seal, later edition original, from original blocks Image size- 9 ?” x 14 3/8” (oban tate-e) Condition- Excellent, no toning, tears, not mounted, full margins