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Kawase Hasui (Japan, 1883-1957) vertical oban shin-hanga woodblock print, “Evening at Soemon-cho in Osaka,” from the series “Collection of views of Japan II, Kansai Edition.” Lanterns illuminate a sparsely populated street in Osaka’s Souemoncho district, shown at night. With Hasui’s signature and seal in image, lower right. Published by Shozaburo Watanabe with approximately 6mm publisher’s seal, lower left, plus purple “Made in Japan” stamp to verso. Oriental Galleries (Jolliffe’s Oriental), Denver, informational document affixed to backing. Housed under acrylic in a giltwood frame with cream mat. Sheet: 15 5/8 in. H x 10 3/8 in. W. Sight: 13 3/4 in. H x. 9 1/2 in. W. Framed: 20 3/4 in. H x 15 3/4 in.W.
PROVENANCE: Collection of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Klatt, Franklin, TN; Arthur A. Jolliffe (1905-1984), Jolliffe’s Oriental/Oriental Gallery, Denver, CO.
CONDITION: Overall very good condition, evenly inked impression with vivid colors. Hinge-mounted with archival tape affixed to verso.
