Hasui Kawase (Japanese, 1883-1957). Japanese shin-hanga woodblock print titled "Rain at Ushibori" depicting a peaceful rainy day scene in the lakeside district Ushibori (present-day Ibaragi Prefecture). Signature stamped along the lower right in plate; titled along the lower margin; further inscribed along the lower margin.
Height: 17 in x width: 12 in. The piece shows no visible tears, losses or signs of restoration under UV light. The sheet is lightly toned and has no visible foxing or soiling. The color is bold and bright, and the surface appears to be stable. Along the right and left margins, there are light brown spots; however, they are original to the paper. In the upper left corner, there are light creases that do not affect the center image. Very light wear along the upper margin which appears to be original to the artistic practice. Along the verso, there is a light crease to the lower left corner; to the center of the lower margin of the verso, there is a 1/4 in long adhesive tape residue that does not affect the recto, possibly from the old framer's tape.