ART PRINT | Kawase Hasui - Clearing After Snowfall at Mt. Fuji

*Framing Options: Museum-grade professional framing. This meticulous process takes 2-3 weeks. Your patience is appreciated. *Unframed Print: Ships in 3-5 business days. Art Prints: Made in Taiwan. Handcrafted Framing: Made in Taiwan. --- Print Sizes: Small: 30 x 42 cm Medium: 50 x 72 cm Large: 60 x 86 cm *For other sizes, please contact us for a consultation. --- Print Details: Art Print: Giclée on Etching Paper --- Hanging Method: Frames come with a wire on the back. You can use a 3M Command Hook (ensure it's rated for 5kg or more for safety) to hang it on your wall. *The original artwork is a woodblock print, so the brushstrokes will appear bold and rustic. https://image-cdn-flare.qdm.cloud/q665027dd6a3a4/image/data/2025/08/18/533087d826941e22d677bbdacd3c7537.jpg Kawase Hasui (1883–1957) was one of Japan's most important modern Shin-hanga artists, hailed as the "Hiroshige of the Showa era." Born in Tokyo, he initially studied Western painting before turning to traditional Japanese art under the tutelage of Kiyokata Kaburagi. Inspired by his fellow student Shinsui Ito's work, Hasui began dedicating himself to the Shin-hanga movement in 1918. He collaborated with the renowned publisher Shōzaburō Watanabe, embarking on a creative career that spanned decades. Hasui's work primarily consists of landscape prints. He excelled at capturing the subtle shifts in light and shadow across the seasons, transforming the natural scenery and cityscapes of Japan into poetic imagery. His compositions often evoke a serene atmosphere, frequently depicting dusk, night, rain, or snow. Figures are rare or entirely absent, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the pure landscape and experience a sense of solitary romance. This unique aesthetic made his works beloved both domestically and internationally during his time, earning him the moniker "traveling painter." In terms of technique, Hasui combined the traditions of Ukiyo-e with the Impressionistic handling of light and shadow from the West. He not only continued the meticulous carving and color layering of woodblock printing but also skillfully employed the "bokashi" (gradient) technique, creating a soft, watercolor-like effect in his prints. This required a high degree of coordination between the carver and printer. Compared to the flat color application of Edo-period Ukiyo-e, Hasui's works possess a more painterly quality, showcasing the innovative spirit of Shin-hanga. Kawase Hasui created approximately 620 woodblock prints throughout his life, including significant series such as "Twelve Scenes of Tokyo," "Collection of Japanese Landscapes," and "Twenty Views of Tokyo." His works not only document the urban and rural landscapes of Japan's Taisho and Showa periods but also resonated widely on the international stage. In 1956, he was designated a "Living National Treasure" for his outstanding contributions to Japanese art. He passed away the following year at the age of 74. Today, Kawase Hasui's prints are held in the collections of major museums worldwide, including the British Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. His artistic achievements symbolize the fusion of Japanese tradition and modernity, preserving the romantic imagery of Japanese landscapes while showcasing the infinite charm of modern woodblock printing to the world. "Actual photo of Japanese antique print series output" https://image-cdn-flare.qdm.cloud/q665027dd6a3a4/image/data/2025/08/20/a191786d3ceaccd20409091993920a1f.jpg Understanding Japanese Woodblock Prints: Production Process and Roles 1️⃣ Artist (絵師, Eschi) Responsible for creating the original drawing (下絵). Provides overall composition, character, and landscape design. E.g., Hokusai Katsushika, Hiroshige Utagawa, Hasui Kawase. 2️⃣ Publisher (版元, Hanmoto) The core of the team, akin to a "producer + distributor." Finances and plans the work, deciding on themes and collaborating with artists. Hires carvers and printers, overseeing progress and quality. Responsible for sales and promotion, determining print runs. E.g., Shōzaburō Watanabe during the Shin-hanga movement. 3️⃣ Carver (彫師, Hōshi) Transfers the artist's design onto woodblocks. Each color requires a separate woodblock. Requires extremely high precision, down to the millimeter, to prevent color misregistration. 4️⃣ Printer (摺師, Surishi) Uses the woodblocks and pigments to print the image layer by layer onto Japanese paper (washi). Responsible for color intensity, gradients (ぼかし), and light effects. 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