usen ogawa: A Pioneer of Shin-hanga Landscape Painting usen ogawa (1885 – 1951) stands as a cornerstone figure in the revitalized landscape painting tradition known as shin-hanga, marking a pivotal moment in Japanese art history. Born in Tokyo amidst the burgeoning industrial era, Ogawa’s artistic journey was profoundly shaped by his exposure to Western Impressionism and Japonisme—the fascination with Japanese aesthetics that gripped European artists at the turn of the century—influences which he skillfully integrated into his distinctive style. Early Life & Influences: Ogawa’s formative…