Kawase Hasui

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Kawase Hasui - Karasu Marsh_ Akita

Karasu Marsh, Akita, 1927

Woodblock Print  
15 x 10 in

Description: The shadows of trees and clouds shimmer in the lakes rippling water on a warm summer day. Sun dried grasses contrast with the greenery of distant tree covered hills; a tall pine dominates the foreground. Strong dark branches frame this lovely summer image exquisitely carved and rendered.

Issued: 1927

Edition: first edition

Condition: a very fine first state, with lovely gradations of color, and embossed detail to clouds.

Signed: in black brush

Sealed: in red 'sui'

Special Label: Watanabe 'A' seal right margin

Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo

Series: Souveniers of Travel, third series; Hotei No. 133

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