Snow at Ine, Kyoto (1923)

Highlights

• Snow at Ine, Kyoto by Kawase Hasui — a faithful canvas reproduction of a classic Japanese woodblock print.
• CHOOSE YOUR SIZE & FORMAT: Pick your dimensions and shape right from this listing — vertical, horizontal, panoramic and square options available.
• MUSEUM-QUALITY GICLEE: Fade-resistant archival inks on premium artist-grade canvas, hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped over a solid 1.5" wood frame, hardware attached and ready to hang.
• A REFINED FOCAL POINT for the living room, bedroom, study, home office or entryway — timeless style with lasting appeal.
• HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made to order in multiple sizes and shapes — a thoughtful, gallery-worthy gift.

Description

This serene woodblock print depicts a snow-blanketed fishing village along a calm inlet, with traditional Japanese wooden structures, a snow-laden tree, and small moored boats reflected in still gray-blue water. The quiet, muted palette and soft falling snow evoke the stillness of a winter morning in the coastal hamlet of Ine, located in northern Kyoto Prefecture on Ine Bay — a historic village renowned for its centuries-old 'funaya' boathouse dwellings built directly over the water. Kawase Hasui, a master of the Shin-hanga ('new print') movement of early 20th-century Japan, captures atmospheric light and seasonal mood with exquisite precision.