Shin-Hanga
Hasui Kawase, "Spring Evening, Otemon Gate"
$735.00
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Ote Gate is one of the main entrances to Tokyo's Imperial Palace. Here the moat and walls surrounding the Imperial Palace and Edo Castle are shown against a bright sunset. A marvelously colorful design. This scarce woodblock print comes from a later edition printing from the original woodblocks.
Date: 1952
Size: Oban
Later edition
Publisher: Watanabe
Condition: Fine/Excellent
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Ebony
Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) is one of Japan's most important artists to emerge from the shin-hanga era. His prints are recognized throughout the world, with many of his woodblock prints elevating to icons of art and design.
