A Nocturnal Fuji, Lake Ashino
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
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- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
A third impression state or edition of the Lake Ashinoko nocturne, this print invites scrutiny of how color, registration, and paper quality vary across Hasui's print runs. Collectors and scholars of shin-hanga distinguish impressions partly by the depth of the night-sky bokashi, the clarity of Fuji's silhouette, and the sharpness of any reflected light on the water. Hasui returned to Hakone repeatedly across his career, and multiple designs from this location exist; this particular composition with its nocturnal character places it among his atmospheric mood studies rather than topographical records. The Lake Ashinoko and Fuji combination held symbolic resonance beyond its scenic appeal, linking the purity of Fuji's form to the reflective stillness of sacred water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Nocturnal Fuji, Lake Ashino was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
A Nocturnal Fuji, Lake Ashino depicts landscapes.