The Pond

The Pond

1957

Kawanishi Hide (1894-1965)

Woodblock print

Born in Kobe, Kawanishi Hide lived in the port city all his life, and it was a common feature in his prints. He was a self-taught printmaker since high school, and graduated from Kobe business school in 1915. Kawanishi was isolated from other sosaku hanga artists who were largely based in Tokyo, but he was nonetheless an important member. Characteristic features of his work are bright, contrasting primary colors and the absence of dark outlines on his prints.

Walter and Martha Leuba Collection, Special Collections Department, University of Pittsburgh

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23.5 x 17.5 inches