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Lake Hachirogata, Akita

Kawase Hasui, Japanese, (1883–1957)

Creation date: 1927

Creation place: Japan

Other Information

Type: Woodblock

Medium and Support: Woodblock

Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Clark M. Cavenee

Accession Number: 1946.29.30

State/Province: Akita Prefecture

Dimensions: 14 5/16 in. x 9 7/16 in. (36.35 cm x 23.97 cm)

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04/10/2017 Diana Chou
Hasui, a lifetime collaborator with Watanabe Publisher, created several hundred landscape prints, but unfortunately many of his original designs were destroyed in the 1923 Kanto earthquake. Hasui's use of shadow and light were influenced by Western techniques. In this print, he captures a hauntingly silent summer night surrounding an old tree and a traditional Japanese house. Distant stars twinkle, providing dim light and enhancing the quietness of the remote village.
Last Updated: 5/4/2017

Exhibition

This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Eclectic Cat Exhibit , 10/4/1985 - 11/17/1985

Modern Japan: Prints from Taisho Era (1912-1926) & Beyond The San Diego Museum of Art , 4/7/2017 - 8/13/2017

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