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Ibaraki Prefecture Kanemura Village 1954

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This serene woodblock print captures a rural scene with a vivid display of agricultural bounty. In the foreground, bundles of harvested crops hang meticulously on drying racks, their golden hues contrasting beautifully with the cool, blue sky above. Behind these racks stand traditional Japanese farmhouse structures, nestled among leafy trees that exhibit autumnal shades of deep reds and warm greens. The neat composition directs the viewer's eye smoothly from the textured ground through the drying rows up towards the calm, cloud-speckled sky. Two figures, bent in labor, add a human element of quiet diligence to the otherwise still scene, evoking a profound sense of simplicity and harmony with nature. Hasui Kawase's mastery is evident in the delicate gradations of color and the precise but gentle lines that define every detail, imbuing the image with both realism and poetic beauty. This piece transports the viewer to post-war Japan's countryside, highlighting traditional rural life and seasonal rhythms with an intimate and reverential tone.

Ibaraki Prefecture Kanemura Village 1954

Hasui Kawase

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1954

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