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Late Spring

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This exquisite woodblock print captures a serene moment featuring a woman dressed in a beautifully patterned kimono. The intricate floral designs on her garment contrast gracefully against the soft, muted yellow background, bringing her figure into sharp focus. Her hairstyle, traditional and voluminous, is adorned with delicate hair ornaments, including a textured pink accessory that adds a subtle pop of color. The woman's contemplative expression, combined with her gentle hand gesture touching her hair, evokes a quiet intimacy — a whispered story of elegance and poise within everyday life.

The artist employs refined lines with delicate shading to highlight the textures of fabrics and hair, showcasing mastery typical of early 20th-century Japanese ukiyo-e prints. The delicate color palette is both vibrant and harmonious, blending pastel floral hues with bold accents in her obi sash. The composition’s simplicity emphasizes the subject’s grace and cultural clothing details, teasing the viewer’s imagination about her thoughts and setting. It reflects Japan's artistic tradition bridging Edo-period woodblock printing with modern sensibilities of the Taisho era, making this piece a masterpiece of refined minimalism and emotive storytelling.

Late Spring

Hasui Kawase

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1925

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4485 × 6549 px

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