Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kawase Hasui. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1931 woodcut by Kawase Hasui, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene nocturnal scene: houses with sloping roofs line a canal, reflected in the calm water, under a deep blue sky with a small moon and a warmly lit dwelling.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique, using ink pressed through carved wood blocks onto paper, yields sharp lines and flat color areas, evident in the smooth sky and dark roofs.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hasui Kawase was a Japanese artist who was one of 20th century Japan's most important and prolific printmakers.
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