{"product_id":"autumn-rainbow-at-hatta-kaga-hasui-kawase","title":"Autumn Rainbow at Hatta, Kaga - Hasui Kawase","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene 1924 woodblock print by Hasui Kawase depicting a rainbow over a canal in the Kaga region of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAutumn Rainbow at Hatta, Kaga, produced in 1924, captures a fleeting atmospheric moment in the Kaga region. Hasui Kawase, a central figure in the Shin-hanga movement, utilised the traditional woodblock medium to explore the interplay between light and weather. The composition features a canal bank where harvested rice stalks stand in conical bundles, their golden hue contrasting with the cool tones of the water and the grey, storm-laden sky. \n\nThe rainbow, rendered with a delicate gradient, provides a luminous counterpoint to the turbulent clouds above. The trees, bent by the wind, suggest a sense of motion that permeates the scene. Kawase was known for his travels across Japan, where he sketched scenes on-site before translating them into prints. This methodical approach allowed him to capture specific meteorological conditions with precision. \n\nTechnically, the print demonstrates the collaborative nature of the Shin-hanga process, involving the artist, carver, and printer. The subtle colour transitions in the sky and the reflection on the water surface require multiple blocks and careful registration. The work avoids the stylised flatness of earlier Ukiyo-e, opting instead for a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective that aligns with Western watercolour traditions. The inclusion of a single bird in flight adds a sense of scale and solitude to the rural setting. This print remains a representative example of Kawase's ability to document the Japanese countryside during the early twentieth century, focusing on the quiet beauty of rural life rather than urban modernisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-cherry-tree-in-kawagoe-hiroshi-yoshida\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Cherry Tree in Kawagoe - Hiroshi Yoshida — Hiroshi Yoshida\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rain-at-sanmaibashi-in-hakone-fukuda-kumajiro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eRain at Sanmaibashi in Hakone - Fukuda Kumajirō — Fukuda Kumajirō\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hasui Kawase","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58090862051663,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58090866671951,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58090866704719,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58090866737487,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58090866770255,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Autumn-Rainbow-at-Hatta-Kaga_Poster_CompositorV1_1782780369243.jpg?v=1782780552","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/autumn-rainbow-at-hatta-kaga-hasui-kawase","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}