The artist Kawase Hasui, was a printmaker who used color and repetition to uniquely style his works. He was one of the most famous artists of the “Shin Hanga” movement during early 20th century Japan. Influenced by Impressionism, “Shin Hanga” meant “new prints” that focused on landscapes and portraits using various amount of colors. As a leader in this movement, Kawase Hasui created many landscapes, often using the same woodblock only with different colors. However, he presented more of the traditional style in his artwork, as opposed to his contemporaries. This artist traveled and created his sketches on the spot. His desire was to create his scenic landscapes “live.” He did not produce much of his work. Instead he would give his designs to
