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Futami-ga-ura 1933

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This evocative print captures the serene twilight over a pair of sacred rocks connected by a thick rope, known as shimenawa, with traditional paper streamers, marking their spiritual significance. The composition centers on these rugged forms emerging from calm waters, their dark silhouettes beautifully contrasted against a luminous sky painted with warm hues of pink and orange fading into cooler blues and purples overhead. The artist's refined woodblock technique highlights delicate gradations in the sky and the subtle reflections on the water’s surface, creating a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere that invites the viewer to pause and reflect.

The meticulous balance between the natural elements—the rocks and water—and the divine presence suggested by the shimenawa gives the scene a contemplative, almost reverent tone. The fading light imbues the work with a fleeting momentary beauty, emphasizing the harmony between nature and spirituality typical of traditional Japanese art. This print, made in the early 20th century, beautifully exemplifies the shin-hanga movement's blend of classic ukiyo-e style with modern sensibilities, evoking both nostalgia and serene calm through masterful craftsmanship and poetic expression.

Futami-ga-ura 1933

Hasui Kawase

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1933

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