Hasui Kawase, "Shiba Park in Snow"

A woodblock print showing Shiba Park in Tokyo with contrasts of red, green, and blue throughout. Printed from the original woodblocks, this later edition print is now scarce.

Date: 1931
Size: Oban (approx. 10” X 15”)
Published by Watanabe Shoichiro (Heisei edition)
Condition: Pristine
Frame Shown: 16” x 24”, Modern Metal, 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.