{"id":2606,"date":"2026-08-06T14:22:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T14:22:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2606"},"modified":"2026-09-09T11:27:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T11:27:56","slug":"bell-tower-at-okayama","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/bevanprintworks.co.za\/?product=bell-tower-at-okayama","title":{"rendered":"Bell Tower at Okayama"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"7\">Bring the atmospheric tranquility, moody nocturnal beauty, and masterly craftsmanship of early 20th-century Japanese Shin-hanga art into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. Created in 1927 by legendary landscape artist <b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"240\">Kawase Hasui<\/b>, this iconic woodblock print\u2014titled <i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"289\">Okayama no Kanetsukid\u014d<\/i> (<i data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"313\">Bell Tower at Okayama<\/i>)\u2014captures a quiet, rain-slicked street in Okayama at dusk, dominated by the multi-tiered silhouette of a historic wooden bell tower.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">Rendered in soft indigo blues, warm lantern ochres, and muted charcoal tones, the composition highlights streaks of falling rain glinting against glistening wet cobblestones and traditional wooden shopfronts (<i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"209\">machiya<\/i>). Meticulously restored to preserve its authentic paper grain, delicate shading (<i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"298\">bokashi<\/i>), and original margin inscriptions reading <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"349\">&#8220;\u5ca1\u5c71\u4e43\u304b\u306d\u3064\u304d\u5802&#8221;<\/i> (<i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"361\">Bell Tower at Okayama<\/i>), <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"385\">&#8220;\u662d\u548c\u4e8c\u5e74\u4f5c&#8221;<\/i> (Created in Showa 2 \/ 1927), and Hasui\u2019s red artist seal and signature reading <i data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"472\">&#8220;Hasui&#8221;<\/i> (\u5df4\u6c34), this print serves as a contemplative, sophisticated focal point for modern interior walls.<\/p>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"6\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The History: <\/b>Kawase Hasui (1883\u20131957) was a central giant of Japan&#8217;s Shin-hanga (&#8220;New Prints&#8221;) movement, renowned for traveling extensively across rural and historic Japan to capture peaceful landscapes, weather effects, and quiet architectural landmarks. Published in Tokyo by visionary printmaker Watanabe Sh\u014dzabur\u014d in 1927, <i data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"327\">Bell Tower at Okayama<\/i> was produced as part of Hasui&#8217;s celebrated landscape series. Hasui was particularly famous for his mastery of atmospheric weather conditions\u2014snow, night, fog, and rain\u2014using complex multi-block printing techniques to evoke deep emotion and quiet nostalgia (<i data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"606\">aware<\/i>). In 1956, Hasui was named a Living National Treasure by the Japanese government. Today, original woodblock impressions of Hasui&#8217;s Okayama bell tower are held in world-class museum archives, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Aesthetic:<\/b> A masterclass in atmospheric lighting, linear perspective, and rain effect illustration, this artwork centers on the looming wooden belfry framed against a soft grey-blue evening sky. Hasui contrasts the cool, wet slate-grey street mirror with subtle glows of warm interior light filtering through paper shoji screens and hanging shop banners. A lone pedestrian holding an umbrella walks down the receding alley, adding a touch of quiet human narrative to the scene. Set within a warm off-white border with authentic period margin calligraphy, this high-impact print introduces an air of Japanese modernism, meditative calm, and timeless artistic sophistication to any room.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">It is an ideal statement piece for:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\">Lovers of Japanese woodblock prints, Shin-hanga art collectors, Kawase Hasui enthusiasts, architectural art lovers, and admirers of Asian nocturnal illustration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\">Peaceful bedrooms, quiet home offices, sunlit living rooms, private libraries, entryways, or as a grounding centerpiece on a fine art gallery wall.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\">Japandi, Asian modern, minimalist, mid-century modern, dark academia, or transitional interior design styles that value moody atmospheric tones and historic fine art.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"11\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\"><b data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Product Details<\/b><\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"16\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Artist:<\/b> Kawase Hasui (Japanese, 1883\u20131957)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Publisher:<\/b> Watanabe Sh\u014dzabur\u014d (Tokyo, Japan)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Title:<\/b> Bell Tower at Okayama \/ Okayama no Kanetsukid\u014d (<i data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\">Selection of Views of Japan<\/i>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Subject:<\/b> Antique Japanese Shin-hanga Woodblock Print, Rainy Street &amp; Okayama Belfry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Original Year:<\/b> 1927 (Showa Period, Japan)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"16,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Style:<\/b> Shin-hanga \/ Japanese Landscape Fine Art (F\u016bkei-ga)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-path-to-node=\"13\" \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"14\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Museum-Quality Vintage Prints<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">Our vintage posters are made to order using premium Gicl\u00e9e printing techniques. Every piece is printed on thick, heavyweight fine art paper (200gsm) with a smooth, completely matte finish.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">We specifically source an acid-free, natural-toned paper that perfectly recreates the warmth and authentic character of original mid-century lithographs. Unlike standard glossy posters, our premium matte finish ensures there is zero glare when your artwork is framed behind glass, resulting in a rich, museum-quality display. Combined with long-lasting, UV-resistant pigment inks, your print is designed to remain vibrant for generations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Bring the atmospheric tranquility, moody nocturnal beauty, and masterly craftsmanship of early 20th-century Japanese Shin-hanga art into your living space with this exceptional fine art poster. 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