Sakunami Hot Springs in Miyagi Prefecture
1941
Kawase Hasui captures a serene, rainy afternoon at a traditional hot spring resort, with delicate vertical lines representing the rain falling over tiered wooden buildings. Guests relax on the open verandas, watching the weather amidst lush green hillsides, creating a mood of quiet nostalgia. Created in 1941, this piece belongs to the Shin-hanga (New Print) movement, which revitalized traditional Japanese woodblock printing by blending it with Western realism and lighting techniques. Hasui was famous for his atmospheric landscapes, and this print perfectly evokes the peaceful rhythm of life in a Japanese onsen town.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Paper and ink
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