Evening Rain at a Lakeside Tearoom
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
- Image courtesy of
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Among the known printings of this composition, this impression presents the lakeside tearoom under evening rain with a distinct tonal balance in the sky and water areas. Hasui's design centers on the juxtaposition of warm artificial light emanating from the chaya and the cool, wet darkness of the surrounding landscape. Rain is rendered in parallel diagonal strokes printed from a dedicated line block, a technical requirement that demands precise color registration to prevent visual doubling. The still lake serves as a reflective plane that doubles the architectural form and its light source. This subject is characteristic of Hasui's Taishō-era landscape repertoire, emphasizing quiet human habitation embedded within larger natural settings.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Evening Rain at a Lakeside Tearoom was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
Evening Rain at a Lakeside Tearoom depicts landscapes.