Hasui Kawase, "Kegon Falls, Nikko"

The Kegon Falls at Nikko is shown spilling its water on a Fall day. Note the errant red maple leaves floating through the composition. A very rare shikishiban woodblock print by Hasui Kawase from the first-edition printing by Kato Junji limited to 200 impressions. Part of series of twelve designs by Hasui Kawase printed by Junji in this format likely to be mounted onto a fan. 

Date: 1935
Size: Oban
Edition: 112/200
Publisher: Kato Junji
Condition: Excellent/fine condition and color
Suggested mat/frame size: 18" x 18" (please contact for more information)

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.