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Collection of Japanese Landscapes: Shimabara and Kujukushima, 1922

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This serene woodblock print captures a tranquil coastal scene where small islands dot a calm sea under a vast sky filled with billowy clouds. The composition is beautifully balanced with three main island clusters: a tree-topped mound on the left foreground featuring a small torii gate, central islands gently illuminated in soft light, and further islands set against the horizon. The two figures in a small wooden boat create a narrative focus and sense of human scale amidst nature’s grandeur.

The rich but subtle color palette blends dreamy pastels—gentle blues, pinks, and greens—assigned masterfully to evoke a peaceful dusk or dawn atmosphere. The water almost mirrors the clouds and sky above in seamless reflection, adding depth and tranquility. This print exemplifies the shin-hanga movement's blend of traditional ukiyo-e techniques with modern sensibilities in design and light effects. Its meticulous craftsmanship invites viewers to linger, absorbing the quiet beauty and contemplative mood of this early 20th-century Japanese coastal landscape.

Collection of Japanese Landscapes: Shimabara and Kujukushima, 1922

Hasui Kawase

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1922

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4000 × 2960 px

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