Hasui Kawase - Zojoji Temple 1932-33 FIRST ED woodblock
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Description
Japanese Woodblock Print, 1932/33, Osaka Maninichi Publisher, First/Only Edition this rare variant.
SIZE IN INCHES: 9 x 13 1/2 (aiban)
COMMENTS: Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; light "gauffrage"(embossing) to umbrella; highly detailed carving. An extremely rare variant (#H-147V) of Hasui's "Zojoji" masterpiece. This print was "tipped" into the 1934 edition of "Japan Today & Tommorow"--a publication highlighting the cultural arts of Japan. Narazaki: "A masterpiece within Hasui's oeuvre, no other [print] received as much praise." Watanabe Publisher's earlier (virtually identical) 1925 "Zojoji" is a 12% larger oban format. RARE.
SIZE IN INCHES: 9 x 13 1/2 (aiban)
COMMENTS: Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; light "gauffrage"(embossing) to umbrella; highly detailed carving. An extremely rare variant (#H-147V) of Hasui's "Zojoji" masterpiece. This print was "tipped" into the 1934 edition of "Japan Today & Tommorow"--a publication highlighting the cultural arts of Japan. Narazaki: "A masterpiece within Hasui's oeuvre, no other [print] received as much praise." Watanabe Publisher's earlier (virtually identical) 1925 "Zojoji" is a 12% larger oban format. RARE.
Condition
G+, scattered spotting, light toning, light wear, as shown.
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Hasui Kawase - Zojoji Temple 1932-33 FIRST ED woodblock
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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