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Travel Journal I (Souvenir from the Journey I) Stone-stacking Boat (Bōshū) 1920

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This evocative print depicts a traditional Japanese wooden boat moored along a rugged rocky shoreline, bathed in the soft, fading light of dusk. The quiet stillness of the water reflects the cool blue hues of the sky, gradually transitioning to a tender rose near the horizon, where gentle clouds drift, hinting at the calmness of the evening. A solitary figure on the boat adjusts the sail—delicately rendered with muted whites—while another figure delicately balances on a narrow plank bridge, creating a subtle narrative of human interaction with the natural world. The meticulous use of gradation and fine line work manifests the hallmark shin-hanga technique, blending Western realism with Japanese tradition in a tender harmony.

Travel Journal I (Souvenir from the Journey I) Stone-stacking Boat (Bōshū) 1920

Hasui Kawase

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1920

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