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Hachinohe Fukakubo 1933

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This evocative print captures a serene coastal scene at twilight, where jagged rocky formations quietly enclose a narrow inlet of calm water. The artist masterfully wields subtle gradations of blue and gray to conjure a twilight atmosphere that feels both still and alive. The rocky textures appear almost tactile, as if you could reach out and feel the rough surfaces blurred slightly by the encroaching dim light. The water, deep and reflective, mirrors a gentle rippling motion—soft waves caressing the shore with quiet persistence. Above, wispy clouds hover low against a gradient sky, deepening into a rich ultramarine that enhances the composition's tranquility.

This scene radiates a timeless mood of contemplative solitude. The restrained palette and precise craftsmanship reveal the artist's deep respect for nature's quiet moments, inviting the viewer into a moment suspended between day and night. Created in 1933, this piece embodies the traditional Japanese woodblock print techniques reinterpreted through a modern lens, where the harmony between natural elements and artistic expression shimmers through the delicate interplay of light, shadow, and texture. One can almost hear the whisper of the ocean breeze mingling with the distant calling of seabirds—an immersive invitation to pause and listen.

Hachinohe Fukakubo 1933

Hasui Kawase

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1933

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4458 × 6336 px

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