Hasui Kawase, "Moonlight in Sanzen-in, Kyoto"

Dating back to the 9th century, the temple at Sanzen-in in outer Kyoto was founded by the Tendai Buddhist sect. In this beautiful woodblock print, Sanzen-in is shown on a clear, full-moon evening. The lush green foliage is luminescent in the moonlight. This scarce woodblock print comes from a later edition printing from the original woodblocks.

Date: 1949
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.