Original woodblock print, Published by Unsodo – Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991) – ‘Kokuritsu kōen Shigakōgen Kasagatake’ 国立公園 志賀高原笠ケ岳 -“National Park Shiga Kogen Kasagatake” – Heisei period (1989-2019)

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Original woodblock print, Published by Unsodo – Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991) – ‘Kokuritsu kōen Shigakōgen Kasagatake’ 国立公園 志賀高原笠ケ岳 -“National Park Shiga Kogen Kasagatake” – Heisei period (1989-2019)

Note: Master Kasamatsu was renowned for his romantic landscapes depicting traditional Japanese life and landmarks.
His use of elements in the foreground, such as the branches, to attract the viewer and give depth to the image, was a design technique used for the first time by Ukiyo-e Master Hiroshige.

Publisher: Unsodo

First edition circa 1930. This is a later edition, printed using the original woodblocks.

This print is perfect in every aspect. Strong image towards the reverse.

※You cannot choose between carving and printing.