Product description
The weight of winter silence settles over Tokyo as large, crystalline snowflakes descend upon the vermilion architecture. In this 1929 masterpiece, the zojoji temple art print captures the brilliant contrast between the glowing red gates and the indigo evening sky. A solitary traveler, shielded by a traditional yellow wagasa umbrella and accompanied by a small dog, navigates the pristine courtyard, creating a poignant human connection within the vast, frozen landscape.
This scene evokes a profound sense of tranquility and the Japanese concept of “mono no aware”—the beauty of the ephemeral. Kawase Hasui was a master of capturing light and weather, and here, the soft glow of the lanterns and the heavy texture of the snow on the pine trees invite a meditative state. It carries the viewer back to a quieter era of Showa-period Japan.
Those drawn to japanese art prints will recognise the appeal here, much as they would in our japanese woodblock prints.
Product details
- Product: Zojoji Temple in Snow 1929, 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 Zojoji Temple in Snow 1929, 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
The sizes below are read directly from this product’s live physical variations. Check local frame availability before ordering.
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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