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Boat in Sunset- night — 帆かけ舟 by Kawase Hasui — Japanese Woodblock print

Boat in Sunset- night — 帆かけ舟

by Kawase Hasui

Medium:
Woodblock print
Image courtesy of
Japanese Art Open Database

Description

The third recorded state of the 帆かけ舟 (hakake-bune) series reinforces how central this composition was to Hasui's output. Multiple impressions of the same block set across different production runs illustrate the commercial and artistic structure of shin-hanga publishing, where successful designs were reissued to meet collector demand. Variations across the three states may include shifts in the sky's bokashi gradation, alterations in the water's reflective surface, or changes in the opacity of the vessel's sail. The nocturnal setting places this print among Hasui's characteristic explorations of moonlit and twilight waterscapes, where he manipulated the limited tonal palette of woodblock printing to suggest depth and atmosphere. The print rewards comparison alongside its companion states as a study in the range achievable within a single design.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boat in Sunset- night — 帆かけ舟 was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).

Boat in Sunset- night — 帆かけ舟 depicts night scenes.