Hasui Kawase, "Spring Evening, Otemon Gate"

Ote Gate is one of the main entrances to Tokyo's Imperial Palace. Here the moat and walls surrounding the Imperial Palace and Edo Castle are shown against a bright sunset. A marvelously colorful design. This scarce woodblock print comes from a later edition printing from the original woodblocks.

Date: 1952
Size: Oban
Later edition
Publisher: Watanabe
Condition: Fine/Excellent
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Ebony

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.