Technique Original woodblock print Artist Kawase HaSui (1883-1957) Title: Spring Rain Gokokuji Temple Japan, Dawn (2019-Present) Gokokuji Temple, a historic temple established during the Edo period, reflects the deep sentiments of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, the fifth shogun, and his mother, Keishōin. This artwork portrays the temple’s iconic vermilion gate amid the gentle descent of spring rain, evoking a sense of tranquility and refined elegance. First published in 1932. This is a later edition, printed using the original woodblocks. Printed by: Doi Print Shop Printmaker: Yamamoto Size in the margins: 360 x 240 mm. Full sheet size: 410 x 270 mm. Unframed. Mint condition! Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) was a Japanese painter. One of the most prominent printmakers of the New Printmaking Movement, Hasui Kawase is perhaps the most famous Japanese landscape painter of the 20th century. As a modern printmaker, Hasui Kawase gave first priority to the atmosphere of a place. In particular, their obsessive interest in depicting light characterizes the dreamlike atmosphere of their prints. Artists like Kawase Tomosui expressed a romantic yearning for nature, his rural roots, and the warmth of wooden architecture that was being lost in the Tokyo metropolis. Most of his prints were destroyed in a fire the year before his death. He was recognized as a Living National Treasure. Technique Original woodblock print Artist Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) Title: twilight snowfall Japan, Dawn (2019-Present) The falling snow is very beautiful. A very quiet scene. Quaint work with two kimono-clad women crossing a bridge. First published in 1932. This is a later edition, printed using the original woodblocks. Printed by: Doi Print Shop Printmaker: Yamamoto Size in the margins: 360 x 234 mm. Full sheet size: 400 x 265 mm. Unframed. Mint condition! Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) was a Japanese painter. One of the most prominent printmakers of the New Printmaking Movement, Hasui Kawase is perhaps the most famous Japanese landscape painter of the 20th century. As a modern printmaker, Hasui Kawase gave first priority to the atmosphere of a place. In particular, their obsessive interest in depicting light characterizes the dreamlike atmosphere of their prints. Artists like Kawase Tomosui expressed a romantic yearning for nature, his rural roots, and the warmth of wooden architecture that was being lost in the Tokyo metropolis. Most of his prints were destroyed in a fire the year before his death. He was recognized as a Living National Treasure. Note: Import duties, taxes and customs charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.