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Spring at Atago Mountain

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This delicate woodblock print captures a serene spring moment beneath a fully bloomed cherry blossom tree. The soft blossoms form a sweeping canopy of pale pink and white against a clear, vibrant blue sky. Below the tree, two children play on a gravelly ground, their colorful traditional clothing sharply contrasting with the natural tones surrounding them. The background features a dark wooden building with intricate white window frames, lending a peaceful yet detailed setting. The use of subtle gradation in the sky and the meticulous rendering of both flowers and architecture speaks to a mastery of the shin-hanga technique. The composition balances lively human presence with nature’s gentle beauty, evoking nostalgia and quiet joy. The artwork invites the viewer to hear the faint rustling of petals and the soft chatter of children, drawing one into a tranquil moment of everyday spring life in early 20th century Japan.

Spring at Atago Mountain

Hasui Kawase

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1921

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2284 × 3446 px

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