Hasui Kawase, "Evening Rain at Kawarago"

An atmospheric scene showing a dark, rainy evening in Kawarago, a coastal town in Ibaraki Prefecture. A lone figure makes his way up the street, while the soft lights offer a warm retreat from the rain. This scarce woodblock print comes from a later edition printing from the original woodblocks.

Date: 1947
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.