Product description
Large, heavy flakes of snow drift silently against the deep crimson lacquer of the Sangedatsumon gate, creating a quiet world of white and red. This print captures Kawase Hasui’s mastery of the shin-hanga style, balancing the stark verticality of the temple architecture against the soft, diagonal movement of the winter storm. The composition uses a saturated palette of vermillion and navy blue, with figures huddled under umbrellas to provide a sense of scale and human presence within the grand, historic surroundings of Tokyo’s Shiba district.
There is a profound sense of stillness in this 1953 masterpiece, reflecting a moment of quiet contemplation in a bustling city. The contrast between the warm red tones of the wooden structure and the cool, icy blues of the sky evokes a feeling of sanctuary and peace. It captures a Japan that feels both ancient and fleeting, where the falling snow acts as a veil that momentarily pauses the flow of time, turning a familiar landmark into a dreamlike landscape.
The subject sits squarely within japanese art prints, close in spirit to japanese woodblock prints.
Product details
- Product: Snow at Zojoji Temple, Kawase Hasui, Japanese Art Print
- Formats: Unframed physical print or high-resolution digital file
- Print material: 200 GSM matte paper
- Physical sizes: 8×10, 11×14, 12×18, 16×20, 18×24, 20×30, and 24×36 inches
- Orientation: Landscape
- Dominant palette: Blue, Red
- Suggested placement: Bedroom
- Frame: Not included
Product transparency: This listing is offered by MerchFuse. Physical orders contain an unframed print. Selecting Digital File provides a digital artwork file instead of a shipped product. Screen and print colours can vary slightly because displays and printing processes reproduce colour differently.
MerchFuse curator note
For Snow at Zojoji Temple, Kawase Hasui, Japanese Art Print, the landscape vibrant ukiyo-e print and blue, red palette create a clear focal point for bedroom displays. Pair it with related Japanese prints or restrained botanical artwork for a balanced display.
What You’re Getting
Premium Quality, Every Print
MerchFuse prints are designed for collectors and home styling: crisp artwork, archival-feel paper, careful quality checks and secure packaging.
Paper Quality
200 GSM matte stock
Heavyweight fine-art-style matte paper with a smooth, low-glare finish that feels substantial and displays beautifully under frames.
Ink & Longevity
Archival print clarity
Produced with professional print processes for rich color, clean edges and long-lasting indoor display quality.
Packaging
Protected for transit
Each order is packed flat or rolled depending on size, using protective mailers or tubes so the print arrives safely.
Before You Order
Find Your Perfect Print Size
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After It Arrives
How to Frame & Display Your Print
A clean tube-to-wall setup: let the print relax, choose a standard frame, then style it as a hero piece or part of a gallery wall.
- Unroll & relaxLay the print face-down on a clean flat surface for 20–30 minutes before framing.
- Pick a standard frameMatch the selected print dimensions to a frame sold in your region; use a mat or custom frame when local standards differ.
- Hang away from moistureAvoid bathrooms, direct sunlight and damp areas for the longest-lasting display.
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