Chuzenji Temple, Utagahama
1931
Step into a serene summer day at Lake Chuzenji, where a brilliant red torii gate acts as a gateway to the sparkling blue water beyond. Kawase Hasui, a master of the Shin-hanga (new print) movement, captures two travelers strolling past a stone statue, framed by lush, overhanging trees that dapple the path in shadow. Unlike the chaotic urban scenes of his contemporaries, Hasui traveled extensively across Japan to find these quiet, nostalgic moments of traditional life before they vanished. The deep blues and vibrant reds are signature touches of his woodblock printing style, making the scene feel almost like a dreamy memory of a perfect vacation.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Paper
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