Japanese Print "Nishi Izu, Kisho no Fuji" by Kawase Hasui
Artist:Kawase Hasui
Title:Nishi Izu, Kisho no Fuji
Date:1937
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Title Mt. Fuji from Kishio Artist Hasui Kawase 1883-1957 Signature Hasui Seal sui Dated 1937 Period Shin hanga Publisher Watanabe Impression excellent … (early printing), printed on a soft thick pliable Japanese paper, wood grains visible on the water Colors excellent … fine gradations Condition excellent … a pin hole and a crease on the upper left corner, slight toning Rating 1 = excellent Description "Nishi Izu, Kisho no Fuji". Mt. Fuji is seen from Kisho in Izu. Kisho is on the opposite side of Setta Pass across Suruga Bay. Many Shin-hanga artists such as Kasamatsu Shiro, Tsuchiya Koitsu, Asano Takeji and Tokuriki Tomikichiro depicted Mt. Fuji from this location which was known for the excellent view of the mountain. Note Watanabe copy right seal (1929 - 42) Format Dai-Oban Width 12.3 inches = 31.2 cm Height 16.8 inches = 42.6 cm
