Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Kawase Hasui, ink, 1924
Untitled, by Kawase Hasui, ink, 1924

Untitled is an ink print by Kawase Hasui. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1924 woodcut print by Japanese artist Kawase Hasui, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene mountain village under a blanket of snow, with wooden houses and a winding path leading the viewer's eye towards distant peaks, evoking a sense of peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Created using traditional Japanese collaborative printmaking methods, Hasui designed the piece while skilled artisans carved and printed it. The soft gray and blue sky required multiple separately carved blocks, one for each color.

History & Provenance

Produced in 1924, the work is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though specific details of its acquisition are not provided here.

Context

Reflecting early 20th-century Japanese printmaking traditions, the piece blends classic techniques with Hasui's modern aesthetic sensibilities.

Legacy

As part of MoMA's collection, 'Untitled' contributes to the global appreciation of Japanese woodblock printing and Hasui's role within it, though its specific impact or influence is not detailed here.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Kawase Hasui

Artist

Kawase Hasui

Hasui Kawase was a Japanese artist who was one of 20th century Japan's most important and prolific printmakers.

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