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JAPANESE WOOD BLOCK PRINT BY KAWASE HASUI 1931 - Kawase Hasui, Japanese, 1883-1957, a color print on paper Sengaku-ji Temple, or Night scene at Sengakuji. Marked along margins, artists mark lower left. Heisei Edition, Posthumous printing, by the original publisher, The Watanabe Color Print Co., from the original blocks, 1931. Comes with a Floating World Gallery collectors receipt. Hasui Kawase was a Japanese artist who was one of 20th century Japans 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. Asian and Oriental Graphic Art Prints and Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. Image 14 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.