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Travel Notes I (First Collection of Travel Souvenirs) Wakasa Kude no Hama 1920

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This enchanting woodblock print captures a serene coastal landscape, suffused with the soft glow of a setting sun or early dawn. The composition leads the eye from the vibrant blue waters curling with white foam in the foreground toward a series of rugged rocks and an isolated tree perched on a small islet. Beyond, a single sailboat drifts quietly across the calm, shimmering waters, underscoring the peaceful solitude of the scene. The distant mountains, rendered in muted blues and purples, create a harmonious backdrop that contrasts beautifully with the radiant, warm hues of the sky and water's edge.

The artist's mastery of the traditional ukiyo-e technique shines through in the delicate gradation of colors and the exquisite textural details of the rocks and waves. The subtle interplay between light and shadow animates the natural elements, evoking a quiet, contemplative mood. This print offers an immersive moment of tranquility, inviting viewers to lose themselves in the timeless beauty of the Japanese coastline, while also reflecting the early 20th-century Japanese artistic appreciation for nature's quiet grandeur.

Travel Notes I (First Collection of Travel Souvenirs) Wakasa Kude no Hama 1920

Hasui Kawase

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1920

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