Shirakawa Castle by Kawase Hasui 1st Ed.

Artist: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

Woodblock Prints Title: Cherry Blossoms at the Ruins of Shirakawa Castle

1st Publication: 1946

Size: Horizontal ôban; 39.2 x 26.4 cm (15 7/16 x 10 3/8 in.)

Date of this edition: 1946

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: Pink color slightly faded, else very fine. Very good impression, excellent overall condition.

Notes: Beautiful 1st edition of this print, bearing the 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.