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Lot 345
Shiba Zojo Temple in the Snow by Hasui Kawase (Japanese, 1883-1957)
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
1925, woodblock print, ink and colors on paper, signed on lower left hand side "Hasui" with red "Sui" seal, this print is one of Hasui's most famous designs, it features the vivid red gate at the Zojo Temple with a single elegantly dressed lady walking with heavy snow falling down, she is sheltered with her paper umbrella, the contrast of the hard lines and bright red of the temple gate are balanced by the soft pillows of snow on the pine tree branches, this print is presented loose.

Sheet Size 15.5 x 10.5 in.

Private Collection, Kill Devil Hills, NC. Purchased in Japan in 1945.

Purchased in Japan during the 1940s.

Very good impression and color; pin hole at top left margin corner.

$1,000 - 1,500