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Travel Notes III (Autumn Gift, Akita Hachiro Series)

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Bathed in a serene nocturnal light, this woodblock print presents a tranquil lakeside scene. A large, sturdy tree dominates the foreground, its trunk and leaves rendered in delicate interplay of shadows and moonlight, while a humble wooden structure stands quietly to the side, partially concealed by the tree’s overhanging branches. The distant mountains and calm water stretch into the horizon, their cool blues and muted greens evoking the gentle hush of night. The artist’s expert use of gradation and subtle textures creates a sense of depth, inviting the viewer to almost hear the quiet rustle of leaves and the soft lapping of water.

The composition is beautifully balanced, contrasting the solid vertical strength of the tree with the horizontal lines of the building and the expansive background. The color palette—dominated by deep blues, teals, and shadowy greens—imbues the scene with a peaceful, contemplative mood. The understated brushwork and precision articulate a moment frozen in time, capturing the fleeting beauty of twilight. This piece is a masterful example of the shin-hanga movement, which revived traditional ukiyo-e techniques with a fresh sensibility in early 20th-century Japan, blending nostalgia with modernity.

Travel Notes III (Autumn Gift, Akita Hachiro Series)

Hasui Kawase

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1927

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4351 × 6438 px

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