Shikishiwagarawa, Maebashi
Artist: Kawase Hasui
Name: Shikishiwagarawa, Maebashi
Date: Not set
Description: Thursday, 16 March 2006 Hasui Kawase Japanese artist, 1883-1957. Hasui Kawase is one the great masters of the Shin Hanga movement. Shortly before his death, his art work was declared a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government. This is a vintage and original old color woodblock print. “Shikishiwagarawa, Maebashi”. A beautiful landscape with mountains at sunset. 1942 (lifetime edition). Has Japanese writing in the image and in the left margin. Has “Made In Japan” stamped on the verso. Image measures 9 5/8 x 14 3/8 inches. Page measures 10 ? x 15 3/8 inches. Unframed. Other than one crease in the upper right corner, excellent condition. Crisp lines, great color, highly detailed carving. Rare. Comes from a private estate.
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