Kasamatsu Shiro 笠松紫浪

笠松紫浪 Kasamatsu Shiro (1898-1991) Ukiyoe artist and woodblock print artist from the Taisho and Showa eras. He studied Japanese-style painting from Kaburaki Kiyokata, following Ito Shinsui and Kawase Hasui. At Kiyokata's urging, he is said to have begun making woodblock prints around 1916. He produced a large number of new prints depicting modern Tokyo cityscapes and the atmosphere of hot spring resorts in light colors. In addition to landscapes, he also left prints on subjects such as ikebana and Noh. He is said to be the "last of the new Woodblock Print artist".