This fantastic Hasui snow scene shows the massive temple structure in the foreground under the roof overhang and the impressive balconies of the main temple beyond. Hasui’s simple color palette with the exception of the two umbrellas is a classic shin-hanga touch.
Signed - Kawase Hasui with red artist's seal "sui"
Sealed - Publisher Watanabe, 7mm seal, later edition original, from original blocks
Image size - 9 1/2" x 14 3/8" (oban tate-e)
Condition - Excellent, no toning, tears, not mounted, full margins
