HASUI Japanese Woodblock Print LOTUS POND 1929. Date: 1929, originally published by Kawaguchi and Sakai, this is a later edition published from blocks recarved in the 1930s Size: approx. 15.5″ x 10.5″ Condition: Fine, no flaws, uncirculated print, never framed Impression: Fine, solid key lines, nice surface texture, tight registration Color: Fine, deep saturated color and bleed through to verso Documentation: Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints , Hotei, 2003. From 1925 to 1932, Hasui worked with several different publishers for reasons that were primarily economic. The sixteen prints that he designed for Kawaguchi and Sakai are considered among his finest work, especially the lavishly printed snow scenes. First edition K&S prints are quite rare and are highly sought after by collectors. Hasui’s designs were reprinted by Kawaguchi during the 1930′s and by the publisher Shobisha in the 1950′s. The blocks were also recarved, during the late 1930′s. The item “HASUI Japanese Woodblock Print LOTUS POND 1929″ is in sale since Sunday, April 16, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “belsipe” and is located in New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Type: Paintings, Scrolls, Prints
- Primary Material: Paper
- Age: Post-1940
- Region of Origin: Japanese
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Details: Authentic hand carved & printed woodcut
- Color: Multi-Color
- Maker: Shobisha
