{"product_id":"two-deer-at-kasuga-shrine-in-nara-by-hasui-kawase-1921","title":"Two Deer at Kasuga Shrine in Nara by Hasui Kawase, 1921","description":"\u003cp\u003eKasuga Shrine, Nara (from the series Souvenirs of Travel, Second Collection), 1921, by Hasui Kawase, captures a moment of quiet reverence at one of Japan’s most storied Shinto sites. In the foreground, two deer pause before the vermilion architecture of Kasuga Taisha, a shrine embraced by ancient forest and stone lanterns. Created in the Taishō era, this woodblock print exemplifies Hasui’s shin-hanga approach—a modern revival of the ukiyo-e tradition—uniting lyrical atmosphere with impeccable craft to celebrate Japan’s cultural and natural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Hasui’s composition, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. provides multiple sizes, optional professional framing, and tasteful matting. Personalization is available—add a dedication, note a special date, or request custom sizing and border treatments—so your piece arrives ready to hang and beautifully tailored to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHasui Kawase (1883–1957) stands among the most beloved figures of the shin-hanga movement, renowned for landscapes that feel both intimate and timeless. His prints translated the traditional collaborative woodblock process into a modern visual language, blending painterly light with precise carving and printing. Hasui’s travel series—of which this work is a highlight—brought viewers across Japan’s temples, gardens, coastlines, and castle towns, preserving a poetic vision of place in an era of rapid change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is as meaningful as it is serene. Kasuga Taisha’s deer are famously associated with Shinto belief, traditionally regarded as sacred messengers of the deities who protect the shrine and its surrounding hills. In Nara, these gentle animals—sika deer (Cervus nippon)—are woven into centuries of ritual and folklore, making their presence in Hasui’s scene a symbol of harmony between the divine, the natural world, and daily life. The pairing of animals and architecture elegantly encapsulates the spirit of pilgrimage and contemplation that defined Hasui’s Souvenirs of Travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print is a masterclass in balance and atmosphere. Muted earth tones of pathway and foliage are set against the shrine’s luminous red, while a gentle gradation of sky blue deepens toward the horizon—an effect achieved through refined bokashi shading. Delicate linework articulates the shrine’s crisp geometry, contrasted by the textured canopies of trees and the soft, organic silhouettes of the deer. The composition’s stillness and clarity make it an exceptional focal point for interiors seeking calm, refined color, and a sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art and design, this print suits Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, housewarmings, anniversaries, or anyone returning from travels to Nara or Japan. It brings a contemplative beauty to living rooms, studies, and bedrooms alike—an enduring reminder of tranquility, craftsmanship, and the quiet poetry of Hasui’s world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58723489087872,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_67a2b502-430a-4dce-80ef-e0fdedb8cc85.jpg?v=1786998660","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/es\/products\/two-deer-at-kasuga-shrine-in-nara-by-hasui-kawase-1921","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}