Fishing Village, Arai, Enshu, Kawase Hasui print

High-quality reproduction of Fishing Village, Arai, Enshu by Kawase Hasui, a master of the shin-hanga ("new prints") movement. Originally published in 1930, this woodblock print captures a peaceful coastal village at dusk, bathed in soft light and quiet solitude.

Hasui’s work is celebrated for its delicate color gradients, atmospheric serenity, and poetic sense of place. This piece is a timeless glimpse into Japan’s rural coastlines, blending tradition with the quiet mood of modernity.

Details:

Artwork type: Fine art reproduction of a Japanese woodblock print

Original artist: Kawase Hasui (1883–1957)

Original title: Fishing Village, Arai, Enshu (1930)

Style: Shin-hanga (modern Japanese woodblock print)

Available sizes: various size available 

Paper: 230gsm premium matte paper – smooth texture, excellent color depth

Printing method: Giclée (archival-quality inkjet printing)

Frame: Not included (print only)

Why you'll love it:

• Faithful reproduction with vibrant yet soft tones
• Brings calm and elegance to minimalist, Japanese, or coastal interiors
• A thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art, travel, and peaceful landscapes

Shipping & Packaging:

• Free standard shipping: delivered within 5 to 11 business days
• Express delivery option: 2 business days (additional fee)
• Carefully packaged in a rigid tube 
• Made to order – eco-conscious production with no overstock

About Kawase Hasui : 

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) was a Japanese printmaker and one of the leading artists of the shin-hanga ("new prints") movement. He was known for his serene and poetic landscape prints, which often depicted traditional Japanese subjects such as temples, shrines, and bridges.

Hasui was born in Tokyo and studied Western-style painting before turning to woodblock prints in the early 1900s. He was particularly influenced by the work of the shin-hanga artist Watanabe Shozaburo, who encouraged him to create prints that were both traditional and modern.

Over the course of his career, Hasui produced more than 600 prints. He traveled extensively throughout Japan, sketching and painting the landscapes that he would later depict in his prints. His work is known for its delicate brushwork, harmonious colors, and atmospheric effects.

Hasui's prints were highly popular during his lifetime, and they continue to be admired by collectors and art lovers around the world. In 1952, he was designated a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government.