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Created in April 1933. Here themed is Dotonbori Canal, one of today's landmarks in Osaka. In the light of morning, a boatman is nodding slowly. In February this year, Hasui visited Kansai area for sketch, and collected landscapes in Osaka and Kyoto. This period is Hasui's most active time, and his woodblock prints are at the peak. This artwork is one of them, and printed to show in a collection book, "Japanese Landscapes, in Kansai".
Good condition, color and impression
Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) was born in Tokyo. His real name is Monjiro. He was taught by Kaneki Kiyotaka and he led the Shin Hanga Undo movement hand in hand with Keneki Kiyotaka. He always pursued innovative beauties in his artworks. He traveled around Japan and created artworks depicting beautiful seasonal landscapes which are highly rated in Japan and overseas. His use of bright colors such as indigo blue and his original deep blue cannot be seen in other artists' prints. Hasui's artworks have a magical charm of the colors and nostalgic feelings and they deeply touch viewers' heatstrings.
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