Dusk- Tasogare — たそがれ

This impression is one of several Hasui prints bearing the title Tasogare, the classical Japanese word for dusk that literally translates as 'who is that?' — evoking the moment when failing light makes faces indistinguishable. The composition likely depicts a specific landscape at twilight, possibly a river scene, temple approach, or village lane, where deep indigo shadows encroach from below while a warm band of color persists along the upper horizon. Hasui's approach to multiple prints sharing a title typically involves distinct locations or seasons rather than compositional repetition. [Bokashi](/glossary/bokashi) gradations in the sky and water, along with carefully registered key blocks defining architectural or natural silhouettes, are characteristic technical features. The print contributes to Hasui's sustained examination of the dusk hour across Japan's varied regional landscapes.