Hasui Kawase, "Mount Fuji from Satta Pass"

Situated along the Great Tokaido Road (Station 16) in Shizuoka Prefecture, travelers who successfully navigate Satta Pass are rewarded with a sweeping view of Mount Fuji as they trek the trail along the hillside. This rare first-edition work by Hasui captures perfectly the sweeping view of Mount Fuji from Satta Pass. A group of fishing boats congregate in the waters of Suruga Bay below.

Date: 1935
Size: Oban
First-edition (seal D)
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Condition: 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.