Hasui, Kawase (1883 – 1957), “Yudaki Falls, Nikko”

Notes: A rare, seldom seen wartime design. First edition prints from the late 1930's and 1940's are seldom seen due to paper rationing at that time, and the fact that Watanabe had a dwindling number of foreign customers. As a result, he printed fewer examples. 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.