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Rare Kawase Hasui Japanese Woodblock Print Rain in Nara

Rare Kawase Hasui Japanese Woodblock Print Rain in Nara

Rare Kawase Hasui Japanese Woodblock Print Rain in Nara

A beautiful Japanese woodblock print by Kawase Hasui titled “Rain in Nara, the Kofuku Pagoda”. The print bears the artist’s seal and signature in the bottom right corner of the image. The print is “oban” sized and measures roughly 10 1/2″ x 15 1/2″ including the margins. It is in excellent condition with light fading to the colors, pin holes in the left margin as a result of the drying process (original to the print), and some light thinning to the top margin on the reverse from previous mounting. Please see my other Japanese woodblock listings! Please pour over the photos provided to fully ascertain condition and feel free to ask any questions you might have. The item “Rare Kawase Hasui Japanese Woodblock Print Rain in Nara” is in sale since Tuesday, March 07, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “jchristo206″ and is located in Seattle, Washington. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada, to United Kingdom, DK, RO, SK, BG, CZ, FI, HU, LV, LT, MT, EE, to Australia, GR, PT, CY, SI, to Japan, SE, KR, ID, to Taiwan, ZA, to Belgium, to France, to Hong Kong, to Ireland, to Netherlands, PL, to Spain, to Italy, to Germany, to Austria, RU, IL, to Mexico, to New Zealand, SG, to Switzerland, NO, SA, AE, QA, KW, BH, HR, MY, BR, CL, CO, CR, DO, PA, TT, GT, SV, HN, JM.
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Primary Material: Paper
  • Maker: Kawase Hasui
  • Type: Paintings, Scrolls & Prints
KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno

Print is titled “Evening Glow in Spring, Toshogu Shrine, Ueno”. In good vintage condition, there is a small hole in the upper left margin, and some paper residue on the reverse side, from where glue was applied to hold the print to a backing. Artist block signed with his personal seal in red at bottom right corner, publishers seal in black located at. Left corner, partially obscured. There may be minor fading to the print due to its age, but the colors are still vibrant and strong, with a good bleed through to the reverse side. I’ve included photos taken both outside in the shade and sun, as well as some inside photos to try and give the most accurate representation or the colors. Measurements: image – 14 1/2″ x 9 3/8″ inches, paper size -15 3/8″ x 10 3/8″ or. Image – 36mm X 24mm, paper size – 39mm X 26.5 mm. Thank you for looking! Please take a moment to look at my other items, including another Japanese woodblock print by the well-known artist, Toshi Yoshida! If you have a reason for a delay, just let me know and I will work with you. Most of the items that I sell are vintage, original items. As such, they will usually show signs of age and wear. I describe them honestly to the best of my ability. If there is a noticeable odor, I will mention it and describe it as best as I can. Please contact me about any problems you may have, before leaving feedback, and I will do my utmost to resolve the matter to your satisfaction. The item “KAWASE HASUI Japanese Woodblock Evening Glow Spring Toshogu Shrine Ueno” is in sale since Sunday, March 05, 2017. This item is in the category “Art\Art from Dealers & Resellers\Prints”. The seller is “barbiebug3″ and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Original/Reproduction: Original Print
  • Signed: Signed
  • Subject: Japanese Landscape
  • Size Type/Largest Dimension: 15.4 x 10.4 inches
  • Framed/Unframed: Unframed
  • Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
  • Edition Type: Limited Edition
  • Print Type: Woodcut & Block
  • Style: Asian
  • Artist: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) Japan
  • Print Surface: Paper
  • Date of Creation: 1900-1949
  • Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
  • Height (Inches): 15.4 inches
  • Width (Inches): 10.4