Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Spring Moon at Ninomiya Beach

Dated Showa 7 (1932), woodblock print, a lone fisherman walks home from the shore under the bright spring moon that illuminates the distant clouds and the water below, signed Hasui with red artist seal Kawase to lower right corner of print, title and date to lower right margin, publisher's marks to the lower left margin, presented loose with full margins.

15 1/2 x 10 1/4 in.

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.

Very good impression and color; some light discoloration to lower margin and upper right margin.