Early Morning at Okayama Castle by Kawase Hasui

Artist: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

Woodblock Prints Title: Early Morning at Okayama Castle

1st Publication: 1937

Size: Vertical ôban; 39.5 x 26.4 cm (15 9/16 x 10 3/8 in.)

Date of this edition: Late 1940's Lifetime Edition

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: Mild matter burn, upper right corner repaired in the margin, print is thinner than usual. Fair to good colors, impression, and overall condition.

Notes: This print bears Wanatabe's "J" 6mm seal, consistent with prints made between 1945 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.