Hasui, Kawase (1883 – 1957), “Taikyoku Hall, Kyoto (Pre-Earthquake)”

Notes: Numbered on reverse 35/300; S. Watanabe Catalog number #1509 on reverse. A pre-earthquake design. The thirty-six prints of this series were produced from 1922 to 1926, the majority of the designs from places in Kyushu. All prints are in aiban format. Narazaki muses that 'The lovely figure of a bride provides a fine contrast to the splendid Taikyoku hall. Hasui has depicted the structure skillfully, and the print is indeed indicative of his precision'. - Hotei