Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883-1957), Shinagawa

Woodblock print, postwar impression, signed to lower left corner Hasui together with red artist seal Sui, Watanabe circular seal to lower right corner of the print, title and date (1931) to right margin in Japanese, presented under glass with double mats in black frame.

Frame dimensions 20 1/2 x 15 1/4 x 1 in., Sight size 14 3/4 x 10 in.

Kawase Hasui 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.


Toning to paper; some stains to margin; some fading to color; not examined outside of the frame.