In "Nozawa Hot Spring in the Morning, Shinshu," Shiro Kasamatsu presents a contemplative woodblock that draws the viewer into the landscape.
As a [shin-hanga](/glossary/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.
Mutsu Tsuta onsen
1919
Color woodblock print; oban
1943
Color woodblock print
Autumn 1920
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
1924
Color woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Nozawa Hot Spring in the Morning, Shinshu was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪).
Nozawa Hot Spring in the Morning, Shinshu depicts nude and landscapes.
