Product description
A profound stillness settles over the canal as heavy flakes descend from a charcoal sky. This 1932 masterwork captures the quietude of a rural fishing village, where the dark, reflective waters of the river contrast sharply against the brilliant white of fresh accumulation on rooftops and docked skiffs. Within this composition, the urayasu art print utilizes Hasui’s signature mastery of light, showing warm glows from interior windows that cut through the cool, wintry blue palette of the evening.
Created during the height of the Shin-hanga movement, this piece evokes a deep sense of nostalgia for a disappearing Japan. It represents a moment of absolute peace, inviting the viewer to slow down and appreciate the transient beauty of a winter storm. The texture of the falling snow is rendered with such precision that one can almost feel the damp chill and hear the muffled sounds of a village at rest.
This poster keeps good company with japanese art prints, and pairs without effort with japanese woodblock prints.
Product details
- Product: Hasui Kawase, Snowy Night at Urayasu (1932) 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: Blue
- Suggested placement: Bedroom
- Frame: Not included
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MerchFuse curator note
For Hasui Kawase, Snowy Night at Urayasu (1932) Woodblock Art Print, the portrait moody ukiyo-e print and blue palette create a clear focal point for bedroom displays. Pair it with related Japanese prints or restrained botanical artwork for a balanced display.
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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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