Best Hasui
Kawase Hasui’s 1922 woodcut, “Spring Snow at Zojo-ji Temple,” depicts a nighttime scene of the temple illuminated by snow. The print is notable for its quiet beauty and exemplifies shin-hanga, a movement emphasizing direct observation and artistic expression within traditional Japanese woodblock pri...
Kawase Hasui’s “Rainy Night in Marunouchi” (1921) is a woodcut depicting the urban landscape of early twentieth-century Tokyo. The artwork showcases a serene yet striking nocturne, notable for its skillful use of light and shadow characteristic of shin-hanga—a movement emphasizing traditional Japane...
Kawase Hasui’s 1929 woodcut captures a serene winter scene at Kiyomizu Hall in Tokyo. The print showcases his skill within the shin-hanga movement, emphasizing atmospheric perspective and traditional Japanese techniques. This artwork is notable for its detailed depiction of snow-covered architecture...
Kawase Hasui’s “Spring Snow at Ueno” (1924) is a woodcut print capturing a serene winter scene in Tokyo. The artwork depicts falling snow over Ueno Park, showcasing traditional Japanese landscape design and the aesthetic principles of shin-hanga. This style valued handcrafted prints by artists direc...
