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Hasui Kawase — The Miyajima Shrine in Snow | Showa period, 20th century
Hasui Kawase

The Miyajima Shrine in Snow | Showa period, 20th century

A serene depiction of the iconic Miyajima Shrine blanketed in snow, showcasing the peaceful beauty of Japan's sacred landscape during winter. Hasui Kawase's composition captures the shrine's architectural elegance against a snow-covered environment with delicate atmospheric detail typical of shin-hanga woodblock prints.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Landscape to City: 20th Century Japanese Prints Part II

May 3, 2023

Estimate: $7,000 – $9,000

Lot 20

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Hasui Kawase, The Miyajima Shrine in Snow | Showa period, 20th century

A serene depiction of the iconic Miyajima Shrine blanketed in snow, showcasing the peaceful beauty of Japan's sacred landscape during winter. Hasui Kawase's composition captures the shrine's architectural elegance against a snow-covered environment with delicate atmospheric detail typical of shin-hanga woodblock prints.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

20th Century, Serene, Japanese, Sacred Architecture, Landscape, Winter, Nature, Showa Period, Shin-Hanga, Woodblock Print

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