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Travel Diary II: Snowy Dawn at Sado Ogikō Harbor

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This serene woodblock print captures a tranquil winter scene by the harbor at Ogikō, Sado Island—a landscape drawn with the delicate precision characteristic of shin-hanga style. The composition elegantly balances the broad expanse of icy water in the foreground with snow-laden trees and traditional thatched-roof houses in the mid-ground. Beyond, the majestic mountaintop, softly illuminated by an early light, provides a quiet sense of depth. The subtle gradations of blues and whites dominate the palette, evoking a cold yet peaceful atmosphere, while hints of soft peach near the horizon suggest the gentle break of dawn. The sparse but evocative use of detail—alongside the quiet stillness—gives the scene an almost ethereal calm, where one can almost hear the muffled crunch of snow and the distant lapping of water against the boats.

Travel Diary II: Snowy Dawn at Sado Ogikō Harbor

Hasui Kawase

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1921

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4000 × 2728 px

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