Hasui, Kawase (1883 – 1957), “Arifuku Spa, Iwami”

Notes: First state; Watanabe "B" seal, l.r. margin. Still tipped to the original Nikko Co. folder. The Nikko gallery was once located inside the Palace Hotel, Tokyo. Gallery stamp on reverse of folder. It is Narazaki's opinion that 'This ravine village - illustrated from a slightly elevated viewpoint - must have been difficult to depict. Hasui's ability to overcome this obstacle makes this print interesting. The mood of an evening scene at the spa town, with steam seen rising here and there, is well conveyed'. - Hotei Vol. 1, pg. 71