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Early Japanese Woodblock Print Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto by Kawase Hasui

$6,000
£4,568.87
€5,260.94
CA$8,502.53
A$9,145.69
CHF 4,887.72
MX$107,801.57
NOK 61,622.70
SEK 56,334.84
DKK 39,308.07

About the Item

An early edition Japanese woodblock print "Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto by Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) from the series Collected Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen). The series was created in 1933 and this is an early edition with the publisher copyright seal "Hanken shoyu fukyo mosha Watanabe Shozaburo" dated from 1931-1941. Signed and sealed Hasui in plate. Date and titled on the lower margin. For a comparable print, see lot 86 in Sotheby's London Auction Landscape to City: A Collection of 20th Century Japanese Prints Part II (05-10th May 2023). A prolific artist and designer of the shin-hanga movement, Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) was one of most important printmakers in modern Japan. His work, mostly traditional Japanese landscape stylishly composed, was influenced by Western art. With such infusion, they display a new dimensional depth and realistic ambience. Especially many of his nocturnal scenes emphasized on the atmospheric effect by playing with light and shadow. With a career spanning forty years with about 620 designs, Kawase Hasui was recognized as a Living National Treasure for his contribution to Japanese art and culture.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.25 in (38.74 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1933
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. A very good print with strong impression. Minor toning, slight color variation and creases on the lower right corner. Unframed.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945035162272

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