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Landscape Collection of Korea: Jirisan Spring Temple

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This evocative print captures a serene courtyard scene framed by the dark, shadowed entrance of a traditional Korean building, guiding the viewer’s gaze towards the soft daylight illuminating the stone-paved yard and humble wooden homes beyond. The subtle gradations of earth-toned browns and greys create a quiet atmosphere, emphasizing the tactile textures of rocks, wood, and clay. Figures in traditional garb engage in daily chores, their graceful postures adding a gentle human narrative without breaking the peaceful stillness that pervades the composition. The use of deep shadows, paired with delicate highlights in the daylight, expertly conveys depth and spatial layers, inviting a feeling of stepping into an intimate moment frozen in time. The fine lines and muted palette typical of the shin-hanga style blend Japanese printmaking precision with Korean subject matter, reflecting a cross-cultural appreciation during the early 20th century.

Landscape Collection of Korea: Jirisan Spring Temple

Hasui Kawase

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1936

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3776 × 5517 px

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