Hasui Kawase, "Shiba Park in Snow"

A scarce early edition printing showing Shiba Park in Minato, in Tokyo, in heavy snowfall. The green, blue, and red colors in the composition gives the piece a wonderful contrast and captures the quiet of a snowfall beautifully. An incredible piece by one of the 20th century's greatest Japanese woodblock print artists.

Date: 1931
Size: Oban
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
Early, lifetime edition (6mm seal)
Condition: Excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Clear 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.