Kawase Hasui (1883–1957) is widely regarded as the leading landscape artist of Japan's shin-hanga (new prints) movement. Celebrated for his evocative depictions of temples, villages, rivers, and seasonal landscapes, Hasui combined traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques with a modern sense of atmosphere and light. Over a career spanning four decades, he created more than 600 designs, many inspired by his travels throughout Japan. His masterful use of snow, rain, mist, and moonlight earned him international acclaim, and in 1956 he was designated a Living National Treasure for his contributions to Japanese printmaking. Today, Hasui's works are among the most sought-after and collected Japanese woodblock prints in the world.
Additional Artworks
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Shiro Kasamatsu
Kikyōmon Gate
Japanese woodblock print
15 x 10 in (38.1 x 25.4 cm)
US$800
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Kawase Hasui
Tanigumi Temple
Japanese woodblock print
14 x 10.25 in (35.56 x 26.04 cm)
US$1,200
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Kawase Hasui
Tokaido Nissaka (Nissaka on the Tokaido Road)
Japanese woodblock print
10.6 x 15.4 in (26.92 x 39.12 cm)
US$1,100
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Takahashi Hiroaki, Takahashi Shotei
Fuji from Mizukubo
Japanese woodblock print
10.25 x 15.5 in (26.04 x 39.37 cm)
US$2,800
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Kawase Hasui
Mount Fuji at Satta Pass
Japanese woodblock print
10.25 x 15 in (26.04 x 38.1 cm)
US$2,200
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Takahashi Hiroaki, Takahashi Shotei
Kamiide Mt. Fuji
Japanese woodblock print
10.25 x 15.75 in (26.04 x 40.01 cm)
US$4,000
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Kawase Hasui
Fishing at Matsue Lake
Japanese woodblock print
10.75 x 15.75 in (27.31 x 40.01 cm)
US$1,800
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Kawase Hasui
Rain at Ushibori
Japanese woodblock print
15 x 10.5 in (38.1 x 26.67 cm)
US$3,200
About the artist
Kawase Hasui
