Kawase Hasui

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Kansagu Shrine at Lake Tazawa, 1927

Woodblock Print  
10.25 x 15. in

Description: A gorgeous snowscene marked by an atmospshere of profound stillness. Narazaki noted that this work is, "An unusual scene of a lakeside shrine. In this work, the blizzard raging across the tranquil lake; the distant mountains; the dark snowy sky; the water, as if dyed a deep color; and the bare, snow-laden trees are all individual traits of Hasui". - Hotei Vol. 1, pg. 72

Issued: 1927

Edition: First state, with early S. Watanabe Hanken Shoyu Square Seal.

Condition: A very fine example with vibrant colors throughout. Margins were once bent, now professionally flattened.soft rubbing to seal right margin.

Signed: in black/P>

Sealed: red sui, Watanabe A seal within right margin

Publisher:Watanabe Shozaburo

Series: Souveniers of travel, third series. Hotei No.132