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Prewar Edition Japanese Woodblock Print Honmon-ji Temple Ikegami Kawase Hasui

Creator: Kawase Hasui
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A pre-war fine print by Kawase Hasui (1883–1957) depicts the approach to the famous temple in Tokyo Ikegami Honmon-ji on a snowy day. Created in 1931, the image captures the serene atmosphere of the temple grounds with a focus on the pathway leading to the front gate of the temple, rather than the temple itself. The fine print of the moody wintery scenery showcases the advanced techniques of Kawase Hasui and the carver. The deep dimensional rendering of the landscape with the forest fading in the shadowy background in contrast with the white snowy foreground dotted with bright kimonos is one of the most impressive among the artist's repertoire. The print was published by Watanabe Shōzaburō, and bear the publisher's type D seal used from 1932-1942.
Signed with a read seal in plate lower right corner. The right lower margin bears type D seal of Watanabe Shōzaburō. Title and date were on the left margin.
Reference:
For a comparable print see lot 203 sold at Christie's Japanese and Korean Art 03/16/2021
Another comparable print bearing the same publisher's seal can be found in the collection of Boston MFA Accession Number 49.400.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	paper
Condition:	Good. Excellent and near pristine with strong impression and colors. Barely any imperfection. Margin shows light wear as expected. A small pin hole on the top left corner.
Creation Date:	1940
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	820051

Dimensions

W.	10.25 in;	H.	15.5 in;	D.	0.1 in;
W.	26.04 cm;	H.	39.37 cm;	D.	0.25 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.