Hasui, Kawase (1883 – 1957), “Spring Dusk at Tosho Shrine, Ueno”

Notes: A seldom seen first state impression, with the seal of the printer (Ono Gintaro) in the lower right margin. Watanabe publisher's 6mm and Seal A, in the lower right corner. Displaying much stronger colors then the example shown in Hotei. Stored since original purchase from S. Watanabe print shop. Never framed or displayed. Provenance: The collection was initially purchased directly from S. Watanabe print shop in the mid-1940's and has always been properly stored away in a single collection. The majority of the works showcase rarely seen MINT colors; several far exceeding numerous examples seen in prior collections.