Hasui Kawase, "Snow at Shinkawabata, Handa"

A man and his dog brave a winter snowfall in a neighborhood in Handa, located in Owari province. The architectural details of the design contrasts beautifully with the colors in the print. This scarce woodblock print comes from a later edition printing from the original woodblocks.

Date: 1935
Size: Oban
Published by Watanabe
Later edition
Condition: Fine
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.