Soemoncho District in Osaka by Kawase Hasui "D" Seal

Artist: Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)

Woodblock Prints Title: Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II - Soemoncho District in Osaka

1st Publication: 1933

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

Date of this edition: 1933, 1st or early Edition

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: A Pin hole in the upper left margin, some mild matte burn, very little remnants from prior mounting. Very good colors, impression and overall condition.

Notes: Bears Wanatabe's D seal, consistent with prints made between 1931 until 1941

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.