Dated Showa 7 (1932), woodblock print, signed "Hasui" with red artist's seal at lower right corner, publisher Doi Sadaichi in lower left margin, offered loose.

15 1/2 x 10 3/8 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

Hasui Kawase was one of the leaders of the Shin hanga movement in Japan. He focused on making prints that illustrated the beauty of Japan's natural landscapes with special emphasis on seasonal color and light effects of sunrise, sunset, rain and snow. He received the high honor of being named "A Living National Treasure" in 1956 for his contributions to the arts.

Some toning to paper; some mat burn to edges of print; remainder of backing paper tape in one spots on reverse of print at top margin.

$500 - 1,000