Kegon Waterfall in Nikko by Hasui Kawase 1935 john bartholomew These insets provide a closer

These insets provide a closer look at these important areas

part of the One-inch "Popular" edition by Ordnance Survey

Multilingual editions emphasize its role as a piece of propaganda

The map is decorated with elaborate borders and vignettes

Dominated by soothing blues and complemented by soft pinks and purples of the setting sun

Kegon Waterfall in Nikko by Hasui Kawase 1935 john bartholomew These insets provide a closerKegon Waterfall, Nikko by Hasui Kawase is a captivating example of the Shin hanga movement, produced in 1935 by one of Japans most revered woodblock print artists. In this evocative scene, Kawase masterfully captures the power and serenity of the Kegon Falls, a celebrated natural wonder located in Nikko National Park, Japan. Known in Japanese as (Kegon no Taki), these waterfalls are among the most famous in Japan, attracting artists and travelers