Hasui Kawase (川瀬 巴水, Kawase Hasui; May 18, 1883 – November 7, 1957) was a Japanese artist who was one of 20th century Japan’s most important and prolific printmakers. He was a prominent designer of the shin-hanga (“new prints”) movement, whose artists depicted traditional subjects with a style influenced by yōga (Western-style painting). Like many earlier ukiyo-e prints, Hasui’s works were commonly landscapes, but displayed atmospheric effects and natural lighting.
Hasui designed almost one thousand woodblock prints over a career that spanned nearly forty years. Towards the end of his life the government recognized him as a Living National Treasure for his contribution to Japanese culture.
January – ‘Mount Fuji in Moonlight, Kawai Bridge’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1947.
February – ‘Ushibori in the Rain’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1929.
March – ‘The Road to Nikko’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1930.
April – ‘Morning in Yobuko Hizen’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1948.
May – ‘Spring Evening at Kintai Bridge’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1951.
June – ‘Wisteria at Kameido’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1932.
July – ‘View of Azalea Garden and Mount Fuji’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1935.
August – ‘Mount Kamaga-Hilda’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1933.
September – ‘Starlit Night at Miyajima’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1928.
October – ‘Senju Waterfall, Akami’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1951.
November – ‘Winter Moon at Toyamagahara’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 20th century.
December – ‘Zojojo Temple, Shiba’, Hasui Kawase, woodblock print, 1925.
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