Morning at the Arayu Spa Hotel in Shiobara by Hasui Kawase, 1935 art subject insect Alexander Keith Johnston

Alexander Keith Johnston

Each map reveals a window into the past

This provides a comprehensive view of the political landscape of the time

as well as its numerous lakes and forests

Morning at the Arayu Spa Hotel in Shiobara by Hasui Kawase, 1935 art subject insect Alexander Keith JohnstonMorning at the Arayu Spa Hotel in Shiobara by Hasui Kawase is a sublime example of twentieth century Japanese woodblock printmaking. Created in 1935, this artwork captures a tranquil morning at the historic Arayu Spa Hotel, nestled in the picturesque mountain village of Shiobara. The original Japanese title of this print is (Shiobara Arayu no Asa). Hasui Kawase, a master of the shin hanga (new prints) movement, invites viewers into an atmosphere of