Product description
Within the borders of Aomori and Akita Prefectures lies a massive caldera where the still waters of Lake Towada reflect the dying light of a Japanese evening. This print captures a 1938 composition by Kawase Hasui, a master of the Shin-hanga movement who excelled at depicting light and atmosphere. The foreground is dominated by a gnarled, lichen-covered tree trunk extending over the shore, its sparse yellow leaves glowing like embers against the deepening twilight. To the right, a vibrant wash of pink and salmon hues breaks through the purple clouds, creating a mirror-like glow on the lake’s surface while dark silhouettes of mountains provide a grounded contrast to the airy sky.
Hasui was known for his travelling prints, and this piece evokes a profound sense of solitude and quiet observation. The cool blues of the water transition seamlessly into the warm sunset tones, illustrating the fleeting moment between day and night. It carries the weight of 1930s Japanese aesthetics, where traditional woodcut techniques met Western-influenced realism to create scenes that feel both grounded in nature and ethereally dreamlike.
The subject sits squarely within japanese art prints, close in spirit to japanese woodblock prints.
Product details
- Product: Towada Lake Aomori by Kawase Hasui, Japanese Woodblock 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: Portrait
- Dominant palette: Yellow, Pink, Purple
- 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 Towada Lake Aomori by Kawase Hasui, Japanese Woodblock Art Print, the portrait botanical and vibrant ukiyo-e print and yellow, pink, purple 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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