Eight Views of Korea
朝鮮八景
About This Series
Eight Views of Korea is a series by Kawase Hasui depicting scenic locations on the Korean peninsula, created during the period of Japanese administration. Published by Watanabe Shozaburo, the series applies Hasui's atmospheric landscape style to Korean architectural and natural subjects, including historic temples and pavilions. The eight-views format follows a long tradition in East Asian art of selecting the most picturesque scenes from a particular region.
Prints in This Series (2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Eight Views of Korea series?
Eight Views of Korea is a series by Kawase Hasui depicting scenic locations on the Korean peninsula, created during the period of Japanese administration. Published by Watanabe Shozaburo, the series applies Hasui's atmospheric landscape style to Korean architectural and natural subjects, including historic temples and pavilions. The eight-views format follows a long tradition in East Asian art of selecting the most picturesque scenes from a particular region.
How many prints are in the Eight Views of Korea series?
The Eight Views of Korea series contains 8 prints, created by Kawase Hasui.
Who created the Eight Views of Korea series?
The Eight Views of Korea series was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
Can I see all prints from the Eight Views of Korea series?
We currently have 2 of 8 known prints from the Eight Views of Korea series indexed in our collection. Browse them all on this page.
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