Hasui: Katsura Island, Matsushima 旅みやげ第一集 松島かつら島 (Sold)
Artist: Kawase Hasui
Title: Katsura Island, Matsushima
Date: 1919
Hasui himself says “It is midsummer; the islands stand out in the afternoon light, a cool wind gently blows. I thought the two women, who had come to rake up the fallen leaves, fitted well into the composition and were ideal for this scene.” Provenance: Beres Collection.
Series: Souvenirs of Travel, First Series
Condition: Very good impression, color and condition. Slightly different color palette than shown in Hotei.
Publisher: Watanabe
Literature: Hotei #15. Narazaki #15
Seal: Hasui
Signature: Hasui
SKU: HACS015