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Travel Notes II (Travel Souvenirs, Second Collection) Koshu Somagawa 1921

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This captivating woodblock print immerses the viewer in a tranquil mountain valley, where a serene river winds gently through lush greenery. The artist employs subtle gradations of blue and green, crafting a peaceful yet vivid landscape. Darker foliage contrasts with the gently rolling hills and distant peaks that fade into softened blue silhouettes, evoking a calm, misty atmosphere. The clever use of perspective draws the eye from the river in the foreground upward through the valley, inviting a contemplative journey through nature's quiet majesty.

Crafted with traditional ukiyo-e techniques, this print showcases delicate line work and masterful layering of colors that create texture and depth. The harmony of cool hues enhances the emotion of calm and introspection, while light clouds amidst a pale blue sky add a sense of openness and airiness. There's a timeless quality here—a moment frozen in 1921, yet perpetually serene—reflecting the harmonious relationship between humanity and nature celebrated in early 20th-century Japanese art.

Travel Notes II (Travel Souvenirs, Second Collection) Koshu Somagawa 1921

Hasui Kawase

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1921

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