Bell Tower at Okayama by Kawase Hasui 1st Ed.

Artist: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

Woodblock Prints Title: Bell Tower at Okayama

1st Publication: 1947

Size: 9-5/8 x 14-1/4 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1947

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: Remnants from prior mounting (Glue from tape) in the upper margin, a small stain in the upper margin too, a repaired wormhole in the left margin. Very good colors, impression and overall condition.

Notes: Beautiful and almost classic rain scene from Kawase Hasui, bearing a 6mm seal, consistent with prints made between 1946 until 1957.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.