Evening Snowfall at Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
Artist: Kawase Hasui
Name: Evening Snowfall at Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
Date: 1950
Description: Snowfall at Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto, 1950 Kawase Hasui (1883 ? 1957) Snowfall at Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto This fantastic Hasui snow scene shows the massive temple structure in the foreground under the roof overhang and the impressive balconies of the main temple beyond. Hasui’s simple color palette with the exception of the two umbrellas is a classic shin-hanga touch. 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