Lake Kugushi in Wakasa Province by Kawase Hasui
Pre-Earthquake

Artist: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

Woodblock Prints Title: Lake Kugushi in Wakasa Province (Wakasa Kugushi-ko), from the series Souvenirs of Travel I (Tabi miyage dai isshû)

1st Publication: 1919-1920

Size: 14-1/4 x 9-1/2 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1919-1920

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: A few spots of Foxing. Trimmed to the margins. Very good colors, although the yellow has some fading. Fair overall condition.

Notes: This print was made before the big Kanto Earthquake that destroyed the blocks and the unsold inventory. It has never been re-printed. With an increasing demand from collectors, and the lack of supply, these pre-earthquake prints are becoming more and more valuable.

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.