Shin-hanga: Japanese Woodblock Prints after Ukiyo-e

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"Early Summer Rain at Sannō Shrine" from the Series Twelve Scenes in Tokyo (detail), By Kawase Hasui, Taishō era, 1919 (On exhibit through May 11, 2025)

Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Thematic Exhibition Room
April 15, 2025 (Tue) - June 15, 2025 (Sun)

The techniques of woodblock printing that flourished in the Edo period and Meiji era developed into a modernized artform called Shin-hanga in 1915. Shin-hanga builds on the tradition of collaborative work among the publisher, carver, printer, and designer, while also reflecting modern, eclectic tastes. Landscapes by Kawase Hasui (1883–1957) and Yoshida Hiroshi (1876–1950) as well as images of beauties by Hashiguchi Goyō (1880–1921) and Itō Shinsui (1898–1972) captivated Japanese people of Taishō and Shōwa eras and are still widely admired around the world. In conjunction with the special exhibitions, Tsutaya Jūzaburō: Creative Visionary of Edo and Ukiyo-e in Play, this exhibition explores the variety and depth of woodblock printing and its expressive forms.

List of Exhibits

Major works in this exhibition

* Works listed below are in the TNM Collection unless otherwise indicated.

Woman Combing Her Hair, By Hashiguchi Goyō (1881–1921), Taishō era, 1920 (On exhibit through May 11, 2025)

"Early Summer Rain at Sannō Shrine" from the Series Twelve Scenes in Tokyo, By Kawase Hasui, Taishō era, 1919 (On exhibit through May 11, 2025)

Woman with an Umbrella, By Itō Shinsui, Taishō era, 1917 (On exhibit from May 13, 2025)

"The Actor Morita Kan'ya XIII in the Role of Jean Varjean" from the Series Stars of Kabuki, By Yamamura Kōka, Taishō era, 1921 (On exhibit through May 11, 2025)

East Gate, Seoul, By Elizabeth Keith, Taishō era, 1920 (On exhibit through May 11, 2025)

"Moonlit Kamo Lake (Sado)" from the Second Volume of Souvenirs, By Kawase Hasui, Taishō era, 1921 (On exhibit from May 13, 2025)

Sailboat (Morning Mist), By Yoshida Hiroshi, Taishō era, 1921 (On exhibit from May 13, 2025)

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