Tōshōgū in Ueno c. 1930s

woodblock-print, print, ink, color-on-paper

naturalistic theme

tropical

water colours

woodblock-print

print

japan

handmade artwork painting

ink

color-on-paper

coloured pencil

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

warm toned green

watercolur painting

This woodblock print, created in the 1930s by renowned Japanese artist Hasui Kawase, depicts the Tōshōgū in Ueno during a snowfall. Known for his evocative landscapes, Kawase captures the tranquility of the scene with meticulous detail. The viewer's eye is drawn to the bright red pagoda, contrasting with the muted tones of the snowy landscape. This piece, characteristic of shin-hanga ("new prints"), exemplifies the beauty of traditional Japanese art through a modern lens.

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On back: red seal 参百五拾枚限絶版、第二百四十四號 {sanbyakugojū mai kagiri zeppan, dai nihyakuyonjūyon gō} (edition of 350, no. 244); stamp: MADE IN JAPAN. Second edition, published by Kawaguchi alone in the 1930s.