Hasui Kawase, "Mount Fuji from Kishio"

In this spectacular design, Mount Fuji is in its full splendor from Kishio, located on the banks of Nishiizu on Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. The idyllic setting is impressive with a clear sky, lush green in the hills, and a fully blossomed cherry tree framing the sacred mountain. A rare later edition printing from re-carved woodblocks by Watanabe. 

Date: 1937
Size: Oban (slightly wider at approx. 10")
Later edition (recarved woodblocks)
Publisher: Watanabe
Condition: Fine color and condition
Frame Shown: 18" x 24” x 1/2”, Modern Metal, Grey

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.