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Sunset Over the Ando River

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This serene woodblock print captures a tranquil riverscape at dusk, with an expansive riverbed snaking across the foreground and midground. The water gently reflects the soft pastel hues of the sunset sky above, where clouds tinted with subtle pinks and purples hover delicately. Towering over the scene, deep indigo-blue mountains rise steeply, their contours softly defined with intricate line work that evokes the rugged texture of their surfaces. On the left bank, a small cluster of traditional houses nestles among dense greenery, providing a lived-in contrast to the vast natural expanse.

The artist’s masterful use of muted blues and greens harmonizes with the warm glow of twilight, imparting a meditative calm to the composition. The balance between solid forms—the mountain and riverside—and fluid elements—the flowing water and sky—creates a rhythmic flow to the eye’s movement. The subtle gradation in the sky’s colors suggests the fleeting moment between day and night, instilling a quiet reverie and a profound connection to nature. This work, dating from 1935, is a testament to the enduring ukiyo-e tradition reinterpreted with a modern sensibility, blending precise craftsmanship with emotive atmosphere.

Sunset Over the Ando River

Hasui Kawase

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1935

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4389 × 6405 px

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