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Shiro Kasamatsu

A Shower of Cherry Blossoms at Kanabayashi Hot Spring, Shinshu

A Shower of Cherry Blossoms at Kanabayashi Hot Spring, Shinshu

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Catalog ID: 11122

Artist: Shiro Kasamatsu
Medium: Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Series Title: Snow
Edition: S. Watanabe Seal
Date: 1939
Publisher: S. Watanabe Color Print Co.
Reference No.: Grund: W-46; pg. 6
Size: 10 -1/2 x 15 -1/4 "
Condition: Very fine

Notes:

Signed: Shiro and stamped "Shi". Publisher: Watanabe Shōzaburō and cachet. Dated: Showa 14 (1939). One of the artists most popular scenes during his collaboration with the S. Watanabe Color Print Co.

Kanabayashi, is a hot spring district standing quietly at the foot of the Shiga Highlands deep in the heart of Joshin'etsu-kogen National Park. Since ancient times, this area has been frequented by writers and artists, including Natsume Soseki, Shiga Naoya, Saito Mokichi, and Inoue Yasushi. Situated just 1.6 kilometers from Jigokudani Monkey Park, this is one of the only places in the world where one can view wild monkeys bathing in hot springs.