Saruiwa, Shiobara
by Kawase Hasui
- Date:
- 1949
- Medium:
- Woodblock Print
- Image courtesy of
- Artsy
Description
In "Saruiwa, Shiobara," Kawase Hasui demonstrates a mastery of the woodblock medium with characteristic skill.
As a shin-hanga work, this piece reflects the movement's emphasis on collaboration between artist, carver, and printer to achieve technical refinement and atmospheric beauty. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Dating to 1949, this work was created during a period of creative ferment in Japanese printmaking.
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Saruiwa, Shiobara was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水) in 1949.