Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) | Kabeshima, Hizen (Hizen, Kabeshima) | Taisho period, early 20th century

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Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

Kabeshima, Hizen (Hizen, Kabeshima)

Taisho period, early 20^th century

woodblock print, from the series Selected Views of Japan (Nihon fukei senshu), signed Hasui, and with artist's pre-earthquake seal Kawase, publisher’s circular seal Watanabe (Watanabe Shozaburo), dated Taisho juichinen saku (made in 1922), red limited edition seal to the reverse Sanbyaku mai kagiri zeppan dai nanajuichi ban (limited edition of 300, number 71)

Horizontal oban: 21.5 x 29.8 cm., 8½ x 11½ in.