Rain in Uchiyamashita By Kawase Hasui
Pre-Earthquake

Artist: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

Woodblock Prints Title: Rain in Uchiyamashita from the series Selected Scenes of Japan (Nihon fûkei senshû)

1st Publication: 1923

Size: 11-1/8 x 8-1/8 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1923, Pre-earthquake

Publisher: Wanatabe

Condition: Toned. A small clear spot in the upper margin. Some remnant from prior mounting. Excellent overall condition, great colors.

Notes: This print was made right before the Kanto earthquake, and was never re-printed. It is part of a series of 36 prints of Aiban format.

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.