282 - KAWASE HASUI: SNOW AT THE SHRINE FRONT, HIE SHRINE

KAWASE HASUI: SNOW AT THE SHRINE FRONT, HIE SHRINE By Kawase Hasui (1883-1957), signed Hasui with seal Kawase Japan, dated January 1931 Color woodblock print on paper. Vertical oban. Signed Hasui with seal Kawase; publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo, sealed to the lower right. Title Shato no yuki, Hie Jinja (Snow at the Shrine Front, Hie Shrine). Depicting two women beneath umbrellas approaching the inner precincts of Hie Shrine in Chiyoda in heavy snowfall. SIZE of the sheet 38.2 x 26 cm Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear and only slight browning to paper. Three tiny mounting holes to the top margin. Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) was a prominent Japanese artist and printmaker of the shin-hanga ("new prints") movement, which focused on traditional techniques and subject matter. He is best known for his landscape prints depicting scenes of Japan, which were highly detailed and often captured the beauty and tranquility of the country's natural landscapes. Hasui's works were characterized by their delicate colors and sophisticated composition, and his legacy as a master of shin-hanga continues to influence Japanese art and culture today. Auction comparison: Compare a closely related print by the same artist, at Christie’s, Japanese Art Online, 23 September 2026, New York, lot number 315 (sold for USD 12,800 or approx. EUR 11,500 converted at the time of writing).