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Evening Glow at Yanaka

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This evocative ukiyo-e print captures the tranquil beauty of a traditional five-story pagoda at dusk, its tiered roofs climbing gracefully into the pale evening sky. The architectural details are intricately rendered with sharp, delicate lines that contrast beautifully against the soft gradations of twilight washing the sky in hues of blue and gentle amber. Bare tree branches, artfully silhouetted in the foreground, snake across the composition, partially obscuring the pagoda and adding layers of depth and visual intrigue. A lone bird glides peacefully across the scene, infusing the moment with a sense of quiet contemplation and the fleeting passage of time. The circular frame of the print further emphasizes the harmonious balance of elements within the composition, inviting the viewer to peer into this serene, meditative snapshot of nature and human craft harmoniously coexisting.

Evening Glow at Yanaka

Hasui Kawase

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1921

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3130 × 3200 px

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