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A Nocturnal Fuji,Lake Ashino, 1935

Woodblock Print  
10.5 x 15.5 in

Description:One of six Prints from a Portfolio commissioned by the Iwasaki Family in 1935 and published by Watanabe Shozaburo before WWll. A wonderful serene image in soft pastel colors;large billowing clouds tinged with pink surround the base of Fuji as daylight fades. Fuji's summit glows orange in the sunset. A scarce image

Issued:1935

Edition: first and only

Condition: good, some cracks and losses in the margins, and one within the image at top left have been professionally repaired . Print is supported by light acid free hosho paper.

Signed: in black within image

Sealed:in red sui

Series:Collection of Views of the Moto-Hakone Minami Villa' Hotei #363