Winter Moon over Toyama Plain by Hasui Kawase, 1931
Winter Moon over Toyama Plain by Hasui Kawase, 1931
Winter Moon over Toyama Plain by Hasui Kawase is a stunning example of early 20th-century Japanese shin-hanga woodblock printing. The artwork, originally titled "Toyama Heiya Kanryō no Tsuki" (富山平野寒月の月), was created in 1931 during a prolific period in Kawase’s career when he masterfully depicted serene landscapes across Japan. This tranquil night scene invites viewers into the softly illuminated Toyama Plain, bathed in moonlight and cocooned beneath the gentle blue hues of winter, reflecting both natural beauty and refined technical skill.
Available as a premium fine art print, this exquisite artwork is reproduced on either acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist's cotton canvas, ensuring long-lasting vibrancy and a tactile presence in your home. The Unique Maps Co. offers various size options and custom framing, as well as opportunities for tailored personalization, so your finished piece beautifully integrates with your own interior space.
Hasui Kawase (1883-1957) is heralded as one of the greatest shin-hanga (new prints) masters, revitalizing the centuries-old Japanese woodblock technique for the modern era. Best known for his sensitivity to mood, weather, and atmosphere, Hasui’s work focused on capturing the fluctuating beauty of everyday Japanese landscapes. His careful selection of motifs and versatility in employing subtle gradations of color make his prints true collector’s items.
Winter Moon over Toyama Plain stands as a prime expression of Hasui’s artistry. The Poetic depiction of snowy fields, village farms, and skeletal trees silhouetted in deep black evoke an almost ethereal sense of quiet, solitude, and tranquility beneath the winter moon. The composition is notable for its luminous treatment of moonlight shimmering on snowy ground, and the dreamlike interplay of blue, black, and soft white—signature qualities in many of Hasui's moonlit woodblocks. This print conjures a profound emotional connection, making it treasured amongst admirers of Japanese landscape art.
Owning a fine reproduction of Winter Moon over Toyama Plain brings an essence of contemplative calm and exquisite craftsmanship into your living space. Its restrained palette—sparkling blues, velvety blacks, and radiant whites—offers gentle sophistication and harmonizes effortlessly with both classic and modern interior styles. Displaying this print provides not only an artful decorative accent but also a timeless source of inspiration and wonder.
Perfect as a thoughtful gift for art lovers, Japanophiles, and admirers of winter landscapes, this print is an inspired choice for occasions such as Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, housewarmings, or any celebration desiring a touch of serenity and classic Japanese elegance.
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The model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.