Hasui Kawase, "Clouds Aglow with the Setting Sun"

Wonderfully colored woodblock print showing the sun’s reflection on clouds gives this design a charming radiance. This aiban size woodblock print by Hasui Kawase is a first and only edition made.

Date: 1935
Size: Aiban (approx. 9” X 13”)
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
Condition: Excellent
Frame Shown: 16” x 22”, Classic Wood, 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.