Kaiganji Temple Beach in Sanuki Province Japanese Art Print

Twilight settles over the coast of Sanuki Province as the sky transitions from deep purple to a soft, lingering pink. This print features the meticulous linework and evocative lighting of the Shin-hanga movement, centering on the gnarled trunks and dark canopies of ancient pine trees.

About Japanese woodblock printing

Western artists including Van Gogh and Monet collected Japanese prints and borrowed their bold compositions. Art prints are an easy way to build a gallery wall around a colour or a theme. Woodblock prints’ calm compositions suit bedrooms, studies and minimalist interiors.

Styling this Japanese woodblock print

This Japanese woodblock print combines a moody feel, a pink and purple palette and a focus on architecture. As a landscape piece, “Kaiganji Temple Beach in Sanuki Province” fills the space above the bed at 24×36″, while 12×18″ suits a smaller wall, and it is a natural fit for a bedroom or coastal-style room. Finish “Kaiganji Temple Beach in Sanuki Province” with a natural wood frame with a cream mat: its pink and purple palette sits softly with blush, cream and brass details.

At a glance

• Type: Japanese woodblock print
• Style: Japanese woodblock printing
• Colours: pink and purple
• Mood: moody
• Subject: Architecture
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Japanese Woodblock Prints