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Mito, Izu 1930

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This captivating print offers a serene glimpse of coastal Japan, where an emerald-green island rises boldly from tranquil turquoise waters. A small wooden boat floats gently near a curving stone embankment, whose textured surface contrasts beautifully with the smooth, rippling sea. In the background, a majestic, snow-capped Mount Fuji commands the skyline beneath a soft blue sky streaked with delicate clouds. The artist’s delicate layering of colors and subtle gradations reveal a masterful use of traditional woodblock techniques, evoking a calm and meditative atmosphere. The composition balances natural forms and man-made elements, encouraging the viewer’s eye to wander from the foreground boat, along the shore, to the iconic mountain in the distance. This scene, both timeless and idyllic, captures the harmonious relationship between land, sea, and sky characteristic of Japanese aesthetic sensibilities during the early 20th century.

Mito, Izu 1930

Hasui Kawase

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1930

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