Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) Showa era (1926-1989), dated 1947 An oban tate-e print, titled along the left margin Okayama Kanetsukido (Kanetsuki Bell Tower in Okayama) depicting the bell tower looming over a row of shops in the torrential rain, a lone man beneath an umbrella walking along the rain-soaked streets between buildings in the distance, dated Showa nijuninen (Showa 22 [1947]), published by Watanabe Shozaburo, with a round Watanabe seal at the bottom left corner; signed Hasui with Kawase seal. 40cm x 27cm (15¾in x 10 5/8in).