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The kosen-ga (ray-light) technique, inherited from his master Kobayashi Kiyochika, beautifully conveys the still, quiet air of a winter day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe signature \"Yasuji\" appears at the lower right, indicating an original period print. Inoue Yasuji was a Meiji-era ukiyo-e artist and a pupil of Kobayashi Kiyochika, known for his townscapes of Tokyo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small size, approx. 16 cm x 10 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toning, creases, and slight chipping at the paper edges from age, as is typical of old paper works. 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Yasuji faithfully continued the kosen-ga (ray-light print) technique pioneered by his teacher Kobayashi Kiyochika, and this series is among his representative works. On the right side of the print, the signature reading Inoue Yasujiro, Nihonbashi Namiki 29-banchi, his real name and also the publisher, remains clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare period piece dating back over 140 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 16 cm x 10 cm (small format)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e There is one small hole (insect hole or pinhole) of approx. 1 mm near the center of the upper margin, and another small hole of similar size just to the left of the signature characters on the right. There is age-appropriate toning, staining and soiling overall, with slight chipping and creasing at the paper edges. 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