Kakizaki Benten Shrine, Shimoda, 1937

by Hasui (1883 - 1957)

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Kakizaki Benten Shrine, Shimoda, 1937 by Hasui (1883 - 1957)

Kawase Hasui (1883 - 1957)
Kakizaki Benten Shrine, Shimoda, 1937

Lovely night view of Kakizaki Benten Shrine in Shimoda. A full moon glows softly overhead, reflected in pale blue on the quiet water below. Waves lap a the shore and a stone stairway leads to the shrine nestled among trees in dark silhouette. Beautifully colored. 

Signed - Hasui with red artist's seal "kawase"
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

Kakizaki Benten Shrine, Shimoda, 1937 by Hasui (1883 - 1957)
Kakizaki Benten Shrine, Shimoda, 1937 by Hasui (1883 - 1957)