Hasui Kawase, "Eitaibashi"

The Eitai Bridge spans the Sumida River in Tokyo. The original wooden bridge was built in 1698, but was later destroyed in 1807 and then again in the 1923 Kanto Earthquake. Here we see the Eitai Bridge not long after being rebuilt as a steel structure. A modern trolley makes its way across the bridge with other pedestrians. This scarce woodblock print comes from a later edition printing from the original woodblocks.

Date: 1937
Size: Oban
Later edition
Publisher: Watanabe
Condition: Fine/Excellent
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Clear Walnut

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.