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Sobu Garden, Meiji Shrine

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This serene and captivating artwork showcases a tranquil garden scene bursting with blooming irises in various shades of purple and white. The flowers extend in sweeping curves, almost inviting the viewer to stroll through the lush expanse. Towering trees provide a contrasting backdrop of deep green, their foliage rendered with a rhythmic pattern that gently whispers the quiet strength of nature. Scattered human figures wearing traditional attire add a sense of life and scale, capturing moments of peaceful leisure and subtle interaction within this natural haven.

The artist uses a masterful woodblock technique, emphasizing clean lines and flat, yet varying planes of muted colors that evoke the soft atmosphere of an early summer day. The sky above is a calming gradient of blues, punctuated by two delicate birds in flight that bring movement and lightness to the composition. This print exudes a lyrical balance between nature's stillness and human presence, offering a quiet emotional uplift and reflecting Japan’s cultural reverence for seasonal beauty. Crafted in the early to mid-20th century, it stands as an excellent example of the shin-hanga style, blending Western art influences with traditional Japanese aesthetics to create a timeless landscape full of gentle harmony and refined detail.

Sobu Garden, Meiji Shrine

Hasui Kawase

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1945

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843 × 1225 px

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