Kawase Hasui Mt. Fuji From Banyu River

Design Plus Gallery presents an Original Woodblock Print of Mt. Fuji from the Banyu River by Kawase Hasui in 1989. “Mt. Fuji Seen from the River Banyu” is an iconic 1931 shin-hanga woodblock print by the celebrated Japanese artist Kawase Hasui. It features a tranquil, atmospheric scene with a lone boatman navigating the river, while the majestic peak of the mountain rests in the clouds against a clear sky. Kawase 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 movement, whose artists depicted traditional subjects with a style influenced by yoga. The piece is encased in a rounded edge black frame with two layers of linen Matte; thick and blue with a slim inner line of tan. The piece is dated in the publishing seal on the lower left side. It is in good overall condition for its usage.