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Sanpōji Pond (Shakujii) 1930

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This serene woodblock print captures a tranquil pond framed by dense, dark trees silhouetted against a twilight sky. The moon, a delicate crescent of soft yellow, peeks through the treetops, casting a gentle nocturnal glow over the scene. The still water below mirrors the sky’s deepening hues and is dotted with floating lilypads, giving a sense of quiet, lingering life beneath the surface. The artist’s masterful use of gradated blue tones and subtle textural details invites the viewer into a contemplative night moment, filled with calm and mystery. The vertical composition draws the eye upwards from the placid water to the sky, while the interplay between shadow and light evokes the fleeting beauty of dusk. This piece reflects the shin-hanga movement's seamless blend of traditional ukiyo-e techniques with modern sensibilities, emphasizing mood and atmosphere through naturalistic portrayals and rich, intentional color palettes.

Sanpōji Pond (Shakujii) 1930

Hasui Kawase

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1930

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4353 × 6336 px

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