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This woodblock print beautifully captures a quiet, moonlit coastal scene where the restless sea gently crashes against a rugged shoreline lined with slender trees. The striking composition uses vertical tree trunks to frame the turbulent waters, drawing the eye beyond to a misty horizon where waves ripple toward a distant rocky outcrop. The cool, deep blues and muted greens evoke the quiet mystery of night, while the soft brushstrokes and textural contrasts between land and sea add a tactile depth that almost lets you feel the ocean breeze and hear the rhythmic splash of the waves. The artwork’s serene yet lively atmosphere invites contemplation, immersing you in the timeless beauty of nature.
Travel Notes III (Travel Souvenirs Vol. 3) Izumo Hinomisaki 1924
Hasui KawaseRelated artworks
Travel Notes I (First Collection of Travel Souvenirs) Wakasa Kude no Hama 1920
Travel Notes I (First Collection of Travel Souvenirs) Lake Towada Senjōmaku 1919