Lot 96
K. Hasui "Meguro Fudo" Woodblock Print
Sold June 17, 2026
- Price realized
- $450
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Artist: Kawase Hasui
Title: Meguro Fudo Temple
Origin: Tokyo, Japan
Dimension: Approx. 21×16 1/4″
Condition: No Visible Issues
Additional Information: This pre–World War II woodblock print by Kawase Hasui captures the haunting stillness of Meguro Fudo Temple in a way only a master of the Shin-hanga tradition could achieve. Created circa 1927–1932, the piece channels Hasui’s signature blend of atmosphere and precision—where shadow, light, and weather transform a quiet temple scene into something cinematic and enduring. Every carved line and layered pigment reflects the height of prewar Japanese printmaking, when craftsmanship and vision were inseparable.
More than a landscape, this is a moment frozen in time—prewar Japan distilled into ink and paper, untouched by the upheaval that would soon follow. Hasui’s work doesn’t just depict a place; it commands presence, pulling the viewer into a world of silence, depth, and reverence. It stands as a powerful example of why his prints remain among the most respected and collected works in 20th-century Japanese art.
Lot details
- Lot
- 96
- Category
- Wall Art › Prints › Wall Hangings
- Closed
- June 17, 2026
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