Oomori Kaigan - Beach at Omori

Catalog note / 解説

This is an genuine original Japanese woodblock print by great shin-hanga artist Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) titled "Omori Coast” from the series “Twenty Views of Tokyo” (Tokyo nijukei, Omori kaigan). The print is dated Showa 5 (1930). This print is original first edition published by Watanabe in 1930, and bears at the right margin appropriate seal Hanken shoyu Watanabe Shosaburo (used 1924-30) (pay attention on closeup). Also bears the series seal. One from the best Hasui’s night views. Great impression, good color and registration, clean backside, very good condition. Signed by artist Hasui, has seal “Sui” in the image and titled in kanji at the left margin. Oban size 15 1/4" x 10 1/4".