Product description
A quiet chill descends over Ueno as delicate white flakes settle upon the deep vermilion walls of the temple. This print captures a moment of profound stillness in 1931 Tokyo, defined by the stark contrast between the vibrant architectural reds and the cool, translucent blues of the pond.
About Kawase Hasui
Kawase Hasui (1883–1957) was a leading artist of shin-hanga, the 20th-century revival of Japanese woodblock printing. In 1956 Hasui was named a Living National Treasure in Japan. Ukiyo-e, ‘pictures of the floating world’, flourished in Japan from the 17th to the 19th century. The original image dates from 1931. Woodblock prints balance flat colour, fine line and generous empty space.
Styling this Kawase Hasui print
With its blue and red palette and vibrant atmosphere, this Kawase Hasui print brings instant personality to a wall. “Kawase” works as a 24×36″ statement piece above a console, or at 12×18″ to 16×20″ in a hallway or gallery wall. The blue and red palette of “Kawase” pairs naturally with white walls, navy or denim textiles and pale oak; finish it with a natural wood frame with a cream mat.
At a glance
- Type: Kawase Hasui print
- Artist: Kawase Hasui
- Year: 1931
- Style: Ukiyo-e, Japanese woodblock printing
- Colours: blue and red
- Mood: vibrant, nostalgic
- Orientation: portrait
- Collections: Kawase Hasui Prints, Japanese Woodblock Prints, Ukiyo-e Japanese Prints
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Available physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
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