Hasui Kawase, "Nezu Gongen Shrine in Snow"

Located in the Tokyo's Bunkyo ward, the Nezu Shrine was established in 1705 and is constructed in the Edo-period Gongen-zukuri style emphasizing ornate detailing and harmony with nature. Here we see a mother and her child visiting the shrine on a snowy day.

Date: 1933
Size: Oban
Early edition (6mm seal, printed ca. 1950)
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Condition: Light toning, otherwise excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Clear Walnut

Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) is one of Japan's most important artists to emerge from the shin-hanga era. His prints are recognized throughout the world, with many of his woodblock prints elevating to icons of art and design.