Hasui Kawase Prints - New Collection

Hasui Kawase (1883–1957) was Japan's greatest 20th century woodblock print master — the last great artist in the shin-hanga (new print) tradition. His landscapes of rain, snow, temple gates, and moonlit water are among the most serene and beautiful artworks ever made.

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The August Edit A4 Bundle - All 16 Prints!, set of prints shown together unframed (11)
A Section of Byodo-in Temple, Uji Print by Hasui Kawase
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Ono in Mito Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Ono in Mito Print by Hasui Kawase
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Shirasagi Castle Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Shirasagi Castle Print by Hasui Kawase
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Shinkawa Riverside, Handa, Bishu Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Shinkawa Riverside, Handa, Bishu Print by Hasui Kawase
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Rain at Ushibori Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Rain at Ushibori Print by Hasui Kawase
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May Rain at Ara River Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
May Rain at Ara River Print by Hasui Kawase
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Sakunami Hot Springs Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Sakunami Hot Springs Print by Hasui Kawase
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Kikyomon Gate Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Kikyomon Gate Print by Hasui Kawase
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Botan Dai at Ping-yang, Korea Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Botan Dai at Ping-yang, Korea Print by Hasui Kawase
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Spring Rain at Benkei Bridge Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Spring Rain at Benkei Bridge Print by Hasui Kawase
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Bell Tower at Okayama Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Bell Tower at Okayama Print by Hasui Kawase
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Mihogaseki Beach, Izumo Province Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Mihogaseki Beach, Izumo Province Print by Hasui Kawase
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Hibiya Park in Spring Print by Hasui Kawase, Japanese woodblock print, unframed
Hibiya Park in Spring Print by Hasui Kawase
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Hasui Kawase Prints - New Collection

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Hasui Kawase (1883–1957) is widely regarded as the greatest 20th century Japanese woodblock print artist — the master of the shin-hanga movement, which sought to revive and modernise the ukiyo-e tradition. His career spanned five decades and produced over 600 prints, many of which are now among the most collected and celebrated works in the history of printmaking.

The Hasui Kawase Aesthetic

Kawase's prints are defined by their extraordinary sensitivity to weather and atmosphere — rain falling on a temple gateway, snow drifting across a mountain path, moonlight reflected on still water, summer mist rising from a river. He returned obsessively to these conditions, finding new beauty in familiar subjects with each treatment.

His colour palette is subtle and varied — the deep indigos and greys of rain prints; the cold blues and whites of snow scenes; the warm oranges and reds of autumn reflections; the silvery blacks of night landscapes. Each print shows a mastery of colour woodblock technique unmatched in the 20th century.

Subject Matter

  • Rain scenes — Kawase's rain prints are among his most celebrated works. The way he renders rain falling on dark water or wet stone is technically virtuosic and emotionally powerful.
  • Snow landscapes — quiet, still, and deeply beautiful. Some of the most serene artworks in any tradition.
  • Night scenes — moonlit temples, lantern-lit streets, and water reflecting the night sky.
  • Temple and shrine scenes — the architecture of Japanese religious life rendered with deep respect and careful observation.

Hasui Kawase Exhibition Posters

For the exhibition poster versions of Kawase's work, see the Hasui Kawase exhibition posters collection.

Sizes and Framing

Hasui Kawase prints are available in seven sizes from 21x30cm to 100x150cm, framed or unframed. All produced on 230gsm matte art paper with archival inks that honour the delicacy of the originals.

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Who was Hasui Kawase?

Hasui Kawase (1883–1957) was a Japanese woodblock print artist and the leading figure of the shin-hanga (new print) movement. He studied under the publisher Watanabe Shōzaburō and produced over 600 prints during his career, mostly landscapes of Japan in various seasons and weather conditions. He was designated a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government in 1956. His prints are held by major museums worldwide and are among the most collected works in Japanese art.

What subjects did Hasui Kawase paint?

Kawase specialised in Japanese landscapes — particularly famous temples, shrines, and scenic locations rendered in different seasons and weather conditions. His most celebrated subjects include rain scenes (particularly rain falling on temple gates or rivers), snow landscapes, moonlit night scenes, and autumn foliage. He returned to the same locations repeatedly, finding new beauty in different conditions.

What is the shin-hanga movement?

Shin-hanga (new print) was a Japanese art movement active from approximately 1915 to 1960 that sought to revive and modernise the traditional ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition. Led by publisher Watanabe Shōzaburō, it commissioned leading artists (including Kawase) to create new prints using traditional techniques but with updated aesthetics influenced by Western art. Shin-hanga prints emphasised atmospheric mood, Western perspective, and subtle colour modulation.

What you'll find in this collection

Rain and snow landscape prints — Kawase's most celebrated and atmospherically powerful works.

Night scenes, temple landscapes, and moonlit water prints by Japan's greatest woodblock master.

Available in 7 sizes from 21x30cm to 100x150cm, printed on 230gsm premium matte art paper with archival inks. Framed or unframed.

Curated Selection & Print Integrity

Hasui Kawase prints from the finest examples of his career. 230gsm matte paper, archival inks.

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