Kawase Hasui: The Seasons Boxed Notecard Assortment

One of the most prolific artists of the shin hanga (new prints) movement. Kawase Hasui produced over 600 woodblock prints during his 40-year career. In 1956. he was awarded the prestigious title of Living National Treasure by the Japanese government.Hasui’s Impressionist-influenced landscapes in this collection emphasize the beauty of Japan’s countryside and the changing seasons: an iris garden in spring. bright sunshine on a red bridge in summer. golden leaves in autumn. and snow on Mt. Fuji in winter.Contains five each of the following notecards:Mt. Fuji after Snow. Oshino. 1952Iris Garden at Meiji Shrine. Tokyo. 1951Nikko Shin-kyo (Shin Bridge. Nikko). 1951Autumn at Saruiwa. Shiobara. 1949