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About the Artist
Kawase Hasui (1883–1957) was a pivotal figure in the shin hanga movement, which revitalized traditional Japanese woodblock printing for a modern audience. Collaborating with master carvers and printers, Hasui brought new life to landscape art in early twentieth-century Japan, blending time-honored techniques with contemporary sensibilities.
His works are renowned for capturing the fleeting moods of nature and the quiet poetry of everyday scenes, making them enduring favorites among collectors of Japanese art. For more by this artist, visit our Kawase Hasui collection.
The Artwork
Ecchu Umidani Pass, created in 1923, reflects Hasui’s fascination with the tranquil beauty of rural Japan. The print was produced during a period of renewed interest in traditional woodblock techniques, when artists and publishers sought to preserve and reinterpret Japanese landscapes for both domestic and international audiences.
This artwork evokes the contemplative experience of journeying through mountain passes that once connected remote villages and coastal regions. Rather than focusing on a specific landmark, Hasui invites viewers to sense the passage between places, embodying a longing for serenity and continuity in a rapidly changing world.
Style & Characteristics
The composition draws the viewer’s gaze along a winding path that disappears into the distance, framed by layered blue ridges and softly contoured hills. Hasui’s mastery of the woodblock medium is evident in the crisp outlines and the subtle gradations of color, a hallmark of the bokashi technique.
Dominated by cool blues and greens, the scene is accented with gentle touches of pink and purple in the sky and shadows, creating a peaceful, meditative atmosphere. The overall effect is both precise and dreamlike, making this Japanese art print a refined choice for interiors. Explore more blue wall art for similar moods.
In Interior Design
This vintage landscape print enhances spaces where calm and openness are desired, such as living rooms, bedrooms, or entryways. Its cool palette pairs well with minimalist, Japandi, and Scandinavian styles, and it can also soften more eclectic interiors when combined with natural materials like wood, linen, and ceramics.
To harmonize with the artwork, consider accenting with slate, pine, or muted lilac tones, or let the print introduce a cool contrast against warmer wall colors. It also complements curated landscape wall decor and is ideal for a tranquil reading nook or home office.