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TADOTSU, SANSHU / Kawase Hasui
1936
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Tadotsu, Sanshu
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
SERIES: Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1936
DIMENSIONS: 15 3/8 x 10 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent, no problems to note
LITERATURE:Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 332
PROVENANCE: Robert O. Muller Estate
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Tadotsu, Sanshu
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
SERIES: Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1936
DIMENSIONS: 15 3/8 x 10 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent, no problems to note
LITERATURE:Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 332
PROVENANCE: Robert O. Muller Estate
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Details
Woodblock prints are ideally suited to represent the subtle nuances of atmospheric conditions and the myriad of ways light inhabits this space. In this design, Kawase Hasui certainly showcases the abilities of this artform. The design depicts the built-in stone lanterns of a seaside port as the light of day softens to a warm ember of yellow, orange, and red. The composition is a juxtaposition of light and shadow, chronicling the plight of light, as the blooming shadows grow in intensity in the deepest recesses of the composition. The foreground shows the stone-paved walkway that leads to one of the stone lanterns structures. The orange and red hues of the sky fill in the empty lantern’s platform foreshadowing its fiery orange glow in the darkest depths of night.
The success of this relatively simple design owes much to the masterful printing effects of Watanabe's skilled craftsmen, under his direct supervision. Of particular note are the stunning and subtle bokashi, or color gradation, of the sky and the barren sujizuri, or swirls, found in the stone-paved pathway. These strong and active printing effects give this impression a wonderful sense of texture and depth. It is precisely through these printing effects that the print effectively invokes a quiet, contemplative quality with a strong poetic sensibility.
The renowned Hasui scholar, Narazaki Munishige, who penned the first attempt at a catalogue raisonne for the artist’s work, wrote the following about this design: "This work is somewhat reminiscent of Shinsui's "Evening View at Akashi". But this work possesses a particular elegance. Hasui's composition repeats Shinsui's design of a stone lantern, in this case two, lit by the evening light. The lantern in the foreground is magnified, producing a unique and striking feel. We can see Hasui's effort in the contracted western sky, the colored clouds which have been illustrated using three layers of bokashi." It is interesting to view the differences between this design and Shinsui’s available here.
Connoisseur's Note
This impression bears the publisher’s D- type seal, signifying the impression is the first state of the design. The print's condition is excellent, with no problems to note. This print has never been framed—coming from the famed estate of the Robert O. Muller—and showcases colors as fresh as the day they were printed.
Evening Shower at Imai Bridge
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1932
DIMENSIONS: 10 ½ x 15 5/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 284
NOTE: Round 6mm Watanabe Seal, post-war impression
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Yakumo Bridge at the Nagata Shrine, Kobe
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1934
DIMENSIONS: 15 ½ x 10 ½ inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 327
NOTE: Round 6mm Watanabe Seal, post-war impression
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Arifuku Spa in Iwami
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
SERIES: Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1924
DIMENSIONS: 15 ¼ x 10 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Slight soiling and toning to paper
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 127
NOTE: Watanabe A-type Seal; First state
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Mt. Fuji, Narusawa
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1936
DIMENSIONS: 10 1/8 x 15 1/4 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 395
NOTE: Watanabe D-type Seal; First state
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Zojoji Temple, Shiba
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1925
DIMENSIONS: 15 1/8 x 10 1/4 inches
CONDITION: No condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 147
NOTE: Publisher seal absent; post-war impression, possibly earlier
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Snow at Funabori
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1932
DIMENSIONS: 15 7/8 x 7 1/2 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 269
NOTE: Published by Doi, bears the Katsumura-Matsushita carver and printer seals; first state
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Kikyo Gate
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1929
DIMENSIONS: 15 3/8 x 10 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 161a
NOTE: Watanabe A-type Seal; First state
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Waves Pounding Against the Rocks, Kurobai Boshu
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1931
DIMENSIONS: 15 3/8 x 10 ½ inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 257
NOTE: Watanabe C-type Seal; First state
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Kojaku Cavern, Oga Peninsula
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1926
DIMENSIONS: 15 3/8 x 10 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 130
NOTE: Watanabe A-type Seal; First state
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Setting Sun, Ichinokura Ikegami
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1928
DIMENSIONS: 10 3/8 x 15 ½ inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 155
NOTE: Watanabe A-type Seal; First state
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Spring Evening at Inokashira Park
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1931
DIMENSIONS: 15 ½ x 10 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Faint soiling to margins; light backing
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 250
NOTE: Watanabe C-type Seal; First state
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The Nikko Highway
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 15 3/8 x 10 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 211
NOTE: Watanabe C-type Seal; First state
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Himeji Castle
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: Undated; c. 1933
DIMENSIONS: 8 x 9 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 373
NOTE: Published by Junji Kato; numbered 162/200 on reverse
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Starlit Night, Miyajima
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1928
DIMENSIONS: 10 7/8 x 15 ¾ inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 422
NOTE: Watanabe C-type Seal, early pre-war impression
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Onishi Park, Shiba
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1937
DIMENSIONS: 10 7/8 x 15 ¾ inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 422
NOTE: Watanabe C-type Seal, first state
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Moon at Gamo
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1932
DIMENSIONS: 15 ½ x 10 1/4 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 265
NOTE: Watanabe C-type Seal, first state
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Kozu, Osaka
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1924
DIMENSIONS: 15 3/8 x 10 1/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 118
NOTE: Watanabe A-type Seal, first state
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Dusk at Phoenix Hall
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1951
DIMENSIONS: 10 1/2 x 15 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 353
NOTE: Round Watanabe 6mm seal, first state
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Snow in Koshigaya
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1935
DIMENSIONS: 15 ¼ x 10 ¼ inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 353
NOTE: Watanabe D-type seal, first state
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Ushibori
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1930
DIMENSIONS: 10 ¼ x 15 ¼ inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 210
NOTE: Watanabe B-type seal, first state
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Nishimikawazaka
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1921
DIMENSIONS: 10 ¼ x 15 ½ inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl.79
NOTE: Prea-earthquake round Watanabe seal
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Daybreak at Yamanaka
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1931
DIMENSIONS: 15 3/8 x 10 1/4 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no condition problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 252
NOTE: Watanabe C-Type Seal; early pre-war printing
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Zojoji Temple, Shiba
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1925
DIMENSIONS: 15 1/8 x 10 1/4 inches
CONDITION: No problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 147
NOTE: Watanabe A-Type Seal; first state
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Ishizue, Niigata
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
EDITION: 94/150
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1934
DIMENSIONS: 10 1/2 x 7 1/3 inches
CONDITION: Excellent, no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 352
NOTE: First and only edition
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ARTIST: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
TITLE: Azalea Garden
MEDIUM: Woodblock
DATE: c. 1930s
DIMENSIONS: 6 1/2 x 4 1/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, Appendix 1 (Not Illustrated)
PROVENANCE: Robert O. Muller Collection
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ARTIST: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
TITLE: Crossing Bridge in Snow
MEDIUM: Woodblock
DATE: c. 1930s
DIMENSIONS: 6 1/4 x 4 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; No problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, Appendix 1 (Not Illustrated)
Provenance: Robert O Muller Collection
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ARTIST: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
TITLE: View of National Diet Building
MEDIUM: Woodblock
DATE: c. 1930s
DIMENSIONS: 7 x 4 1/2 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; minor soiling and printer’s smudges at margins
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, Appendix 1 (Not Illustrated)
PROVENANCE: Robert O. Muller Collection
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ARTIST: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
TITLE: Cottages in Snow
MEDIUM: Woodblock
DATE: c. 1930s
DIMENSIONS: 6 5/8 x 4 1/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; No problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 5364
PROVENANCE: Robert O. Muller Collection
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ARTIST: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
TITLE: Mount Fuji in Winter
MEDIUM: Woodblock
DATE: c. 1930s
DIMENSIONS: 6 x 4 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; faint spotting in image
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, Appendix 1, Hp-10b
PROVENANCE: Robert O. Muller Collection
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1931
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Winter Moon Over Toyama Plain
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)
MEDIUM: Woodblock Print
DATE: 1931
DIMENSIONS: 15 ¾ x 10 3/8 inches
CONDITION: Excellent; no problems to note
LITERATURE: Kendall H. Brown, Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, 2003, pl. 260
NOTE: Published by Doi, bears the Harada-Yokoi carver and printer seals; post-war impression
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