Lake Chuzenji, Nikko (Nikko Chuzenjiko)

Kawase Hasui

Created:
Movement:
1930
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key Notes:
Serene landscape; Japanese woodblock print.
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Dimensions:
42 × 28.7 cm (16 1/2 × 11 5/16 in.)
medium:
Color woodblock print; oban
story of the work:

"Lake Chuzenji, Nikko (Nikko Chuzenjiko)" by Kawase Hasui is a woodblock print that exemplifies the shin-hanga movement, which sought to revitalize traditional ukiyo-e techniques with a modern sensibility. Hasui's work, created in the early 20th century, captures the serene beauty of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Japan, reflecting his focus on landscapes and the interplay of light and atmosphere.

Description of the work:

"Lake Chuzenji, Nikko" by Kawase Hasui is a color woodblock print that captures the serene landscape of Lake Chuzenji with a harmonious balance of natural elements. The composition features a tranquil lake surrounded by lush greenery and distant mountains, rendered with delicate gradations of color and fine line work characteristic of Hasui's mastery in the shin-hanga movement.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Lake Chuzenji, Nikko (Nikko Chuzenjiko)