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Autumn in the Plains

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This evocative woodblock print places the viewer in a tranquil rural Japanese village during autumn, characterized by the understated beauty of its traditional thatched houses and the commanding presence of Mount Fuji capped with snow in the background. The artist’s delicate use of line and gradation captures the quiet resilience of daily life, as one figure appears to be caring for domestic duties on the veranda. Warm earthy tones mingle with the soft blue of the sky, gracefully balancing the composition and invoking a heartfelt sense of nostalgia. The subtle rustling of autumn leaves seems almost audible, hinting at a fleeting season caught between the old and new eras. Created during 1945, a pivotal year marking the end of World War II, this work quietly underscores a longing for peace and continuity amid societal upheaval.

Autumn in the Plains

Hasui Kawase

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1945

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3101 × 2230 px

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