Gion bashi bridge, Asakusa
Artist: Kawase Hasui
Name: Gion bashi bridge, Asakusa
Date: 1924
Description: This is an original first edition aiban size, shin hanga Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) titled “Gionbashi Bridge, Asakusa” (Nazaraki W-113), dated Taisho 13 (1924), signed/sealed in the image by the artist, titled and dated in kanji along the left margin. The print was published by Watanabe Shozaburo. The print is in overall very good condition. Fine impression, excellent color and registration. No foxing, toning, folds or creases. The print is not setdown or trimmed. The top right corner margin has been repaired, and there is some pencil writing and a numbered sticker affixed to the verso. Neither of these conditions affects the image. Image size is 8″ x 11″.