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Omiya Minumagawa 1930

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In this serene nocturnal scene, a gently flowing river winds its way through shadowy embankments cloaked in lush vegetation. The deep blues and greens of the night create a tranquil yet mysterious atmosphere, where faint sparkles of fireflies hover like tiny stars scattering light in the darkness. A single house nestled amid dense trees emits a warm, inviting glow from a lone illuminated window, its reflection trembling softly on the river’s surface. The artist’s mastery of subtle gradations in color and texture lends the composition depth and an almost tactile quietude, drawing the viewer intimately into a peaceful moment of rural Japan at night. The balance between light and shadow, combined with the delicate depiction of natural elements, evokes a sense of calm, nostalgia, and wonder.

Omiya Minumagawa 1930

Hasui Kawase

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1930

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