Kawatsura Yoshio (also known as Negoro Raizan, Japanese, 1880-1963). "Mt. Fuji from Lake Hakone" - woodblock in colors, ca. early to mid 20th century. A beautiful woodcut depicting a view of Mount Fuji, an active volcano that has been a favorite pilgrimage site for centuries, from the tranquil Lake Hakone (also known as Lake Ashi or Ashinoko Lake), finely embellished with a colorful palette. Regarded as one of Japan's three sacred mountains, Mount Fuji has been the subject of many famous artworks, including those by Hokusai and Hiroshige. Lake Hakone is a crater lake known for its captivating views of Mount Fuji. It is located along the southwest wall of the caldera of Mount Hakone, a volcano that last erupted more than 800 years ago in 1170 CE. A wonderful piece, with the artist's chop on the lower left, set in an elegant frame of a befitting bamboo pattern. Size of woodblock: 14.25" W x 9.5" H (36.2 cm x 24.1 cm) Size of frame: 21.5" W x 16.7" H (54.6 cm x 42.4 cm)
Provenance: private Evergreen, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA, collection, acquired 1960 to 2000
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Condition
Woodcut has not been examined outside the frame but appears to be in very good condition with strong imagery and vivid hues. Artist's chop on lower left. Minor scuffs/nicks to finish of frame corners. Otherwise frame is excellent with intact glass, nice gallery paper on the verso, and wired for suspension.