Hasui 巴水 : Nara Kasuga Shrine 奈良春日大社 (First Edition)

Artist: Kawase Hasui 巴水 (1883-1957)

Title: The Kasuga Shrine in Nara in rain 奈良春日大社  Date: 4/1933

Series: Collected Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition 日本風景集 ＩＩ　関西篇

We are treated to the view of the glowing vermilion Kasuga Shrine, along with two women in kimono who approach it beneath a shared umbrella. Rain falls in fine silver threads, and the wet surface in the foreground includes skillfully created shimmering reflections. Kasuga Taisha Shrine was founded by Emperor Shotoku in 768, and the Kasuga Festival on March 13th has been held for more than 1200 years. This shinto shrine has been revered by emperors and rulers since ancient times, and its treasure hall contains thousands of items donated by the aristocracy over the centuries. Today the shrine grounds and surrounding area has been designated a World Heritage Site. With the Watanabe seal that was in use 1930-1942, this may be considered a "first" edition.

Condition: Excellent impression and condition. Very good/near excellent color.  Dimensions: ôban (39 x 25.8 cm)
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo; Seal “C”
Literature: Narazaki # 222, Hotei/Brown #317. See MFA Boston
Signature: Hasui Seal: Kawase

SKU: HAC317H