This is a pre order for a Spring Hobonichi. It is expected to ship out some time in early March. Please note this when placing an order for both in-stock and pre order items and that delivery timeframes cannot be guaranteed. If in-stock items are included with your order, they will ship out together when the pre-order arrives. If you prefer to receive your in-stock items earlier, please place a separate order for in-stock items.
Pre Order ends by Feb. 10th, by end of day.
In this work, the artist avoids the prominent outlines typical of ink painting, using only delicate gradations to depict a windswept pine forest with hazy light seeping through the mist. Off in the distance are snow-capped mountains, filling the image with humid, cold air.
Pine Forest is a work of art that was painted by Hasegawa Tohaku nearly 420 years ago during the Azuchi–Momoyama period. The painting currently resides in the Tokyo National Museum as a national treasure and is considered a masterpiece in early modern ink painting.
This popular national treasure, which has stolen people’s hearts with its enigmatic charm, is now available on a Hobonichi Techo cover.
The A5 Cousin size cover focuses on the pine trees from the right-hand screen of the original Pine Forest painting. Whether the techo cover is open or closed, you can enjoy the beauty and serenity of this national treasure.
One of the butterfly stoppers is illustrated with the snow-capped mountain from the left-hand screen of the original Pine Forest painting, which gives the overall piece a feeling of depth.
The bookmarks are thin, elegant ribbons as not to detract from the serene beauty of the artwork on the cover. The cover interior is a light blue faux leather that evokes the image of thawing snow. When you open your techo, you’ll be soothed by the fresh, cool color scheme and matte texture. The left-hand pocket is pressed with the Tokyo National Museum logo. The cover comes with an informational card that gives an overall view of the entire original Pine Forest painting, which stretches across a left- and right-hand screen. You can bend the card and stand it up to have a miniature version of the original.
Hasegawa Tohaku was born in 1539 in Nanao, Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture. He painted Buddhist pictures in his hometown of Nanao as a painter until his early 30s, after which he was discovered by Sen no Rikyu and moved to Kyoto. He was believed to be in his 50’s when he painted Pine Forest. Some believe that Tohaku, who lost his son at a young age, may have painted this image from memory while imagining the coast of his hometown where he walked with his son.
Looking at this artwork can put your mind at ease, provide a sense of comfort, and remind you of your own hometown or memorable place. Pine Forest has an almost magical charm to it in the way the scenery transcends time and place to resonate with all viewers. We hope this techo will bring comfort to those who carry it on them.
*A portion of proceeds from this product will be donated to the Japan Red Cross in support of recovery and reconstruction after the Noto Peninsula Earthquake Disaster of 2024 and the Noto Peninsula Heavy Rain Disaster of September 2024.
Size: H: 228 x W: 337 x T: 3 mm / H: 9" x W: 13.3" x T: 0.1"
*Excluding pen holders
*Specifications may vary slightly
