Hasui 巴水: Autumn in Koshiji 秋の越路 (Sold)

Artist: Kawase Hasui 川瀬巴水 (1883-1957) Title: Autumn in Koshiji  秋の越路 Series: Souvenirs of Travels, First Series (旅みやげ第一集 Date: 1920 Hasui himself describes this scene the best:  “In the autumn, travelers to Koshiji can see harvested rice stalks drying on poles that resemble high walls. A contrast is easily produced between the blue Sea of Japan and the yellowing rice stalks . Set against the harvested stalks and white waves of sea, a bent-over old woman picks up debris from among the red beans that are laid out on a straw mat.” Another surprisingly emotional design that evokes this specific time and place with heartfelt precision. Rare, pre-earthquake design in mint, unfaded condition.  Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. Mint. Dimensions: ôban Publisher: Watanabe Shôzaburô Literature: Hotei #23; Narazaki #23 See Honolulu, Chazen, MFA museum collections online.  Seal: Sui  Signature: Hasui