Gyokudo Kawai "Spring in Mountain Village (Sanson Shunrei)" Mini Hanging Scroll | Masterpiece Art Print

Mini Hanging Scroll

Size: 28 cm wide × approximately 90 cm high
Artwork material: Special silk-like fabric (Shinkenpon)
Roller ends: Resin
Storage: Paper storage box included

Gyokudo Kawai

Gyokudo Kawai (1873–1957) was a Japanese painter who poeticized the beauty of nature and the daily lives of people. Having studied the Maruyama-Shijo and Kano schools, he was actively involved with both the Nihon Bijutsuin (Japan Art Institute) and the Tokyo Fine Arts School. Throughout his life, he continued to paint the pristine landscapes of Japan and was awarded the Order of Culture.

Spring in Mountain Village (Sanson Shunrei)

Spring in Mountain Village (Sanson Shunrei) by Gyokudo Kawai is a landscape painting that depicts mountain streams, cherry blossoms in full bloom, scattered village homes, and a person leading a horse along a path, set against a backdrop of mountains enveloped in spring haze. By blending simple everyday life into traditional landscape composition, the artwork expresses the spring of Japanese mountain villages so beloved by Gyokudo, alongside a nostalgia-inducing poetic resonance through pale, soft colors and delicate brushwork.

Mini Hanging Scroll

This compact hanging scroll is designed to resemble a traditionally mounted scroll. The decorative fūtai strips are integrated into the upper fabric, and the roller ends are made of resin. Its compact size makes it as easy to display as a poster, while its affordable price allows you to enjoy Japanese art casually.

High-Definition Art Reproduction with Hand-Applied Color

The artwork is reproduced on specially prepared Shinkenpon, a silk-like fabric, using advanced giclée printing technology also employed by major museums worldwide for fine-art reproductions. The final details are enhanced with hand-applied color to create a more vivid and realistic appearance. The materials offer excellent resistance to light and ozone, helping preserve the original colors and beauty over time.