[KASAMATSU SHIRO] 笠松紫浪.

夕暮の灯ー上州水上. [Yugure no tomoshibi - Joshu Minakami].<BR> [House Lights at Dusk - Minakami in Joshu].

京都. [Kyoto]. 芸艸堂. [Unsodo]. Showa 33 [ 1958]. Stock ID #218327

Colour woodblock print 40.8 x 27cm (including margins), published by Unsodo in 1958, the title, Unsodo publisher's seal, printer's seal, carver's seal left margin, Unsodo 'Gei' watermark, Kasamatsu's signature and red seal lower left and signed in Roman letters lower right, kento cut (due to the printing process) lower right, sheet a little dusty and creased, but the image in very good condition.

Kasamatsu Shiro (1898 – 1991) was an active member of the Shin-hanga (New Woodblock) movement, and had a very long and successful career. After the Pacific War, his style evolved, embracing Western techniques and this 1958 print showcases his later work. Minakami in Gunma Prefecture is located in the mountainous area, north of Tokyo, and is known for its hot springs. The print depicts a wintry dusk scene in the village, with falling snow against the glow of house lights.

From the collection of the late John Caiger (1930-2022), lecturer in Asian studies, ANU.

When referring to this item please quote stockid 218327.

Price: $2,750.00 AU

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