“Spring Evening at Inokashira Park” is a landscape artwork created by Hasui Kawase in 1931. Belonging to the Shin-hanga art movement, this piece captures the serene beauty of a spring evening in Inokashira Park.
The artwork depicts a tranquil night scene, dominated by a calming palette of blues and greens. A full moon casts a soft, ethereal light over the serene landscape. Cherry blossom trees, in full bloom, are rendered with delicate precision along the edge of a tranquil lake, their reflections shimmering in the still water. Behind the trees, the dense forest creates a sense of depth and mystery. The harmonious composition and subtle gradations of color exemplify Kawase’s mastery in capturing the serene beauty of nature, making it a quintessential representation of the Shin-hanga movement’s emphasis on combining traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern artistic techniques.
