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Moonlit Night (Oizumi Pond)

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This serene composition captures a quiet moonlit night over a calm lake, framed by dense clusters of trees and distant, softly rounded hills. The luminous full moon hangs solitary in the deepening twilight, its silvery reflection shimmering gently on the lake’s smooth surface. The artist employs delicate gradations of blues and greens, crafting a tranquil atmosphere with subtle contrasts between shadowed foliage and glowing water. The composition guides the eye inward, from the darkened pines and rocky islets in the foreground to the peaceful hills beyond, inviting contemplative stillness.

The refined woodblock technique shines through in the crisp outlines and textured detailing of the trees, whose silhouette-like forms stand stark against the quiet sky. The balanced use of space and form evokes harmonious unity with nature; there is a whispered sense of timelessness and tranquility. Rooted in early 20th-century Japanese ukiyo-e traditions, yet blossoming with modern clarity, this work perfectly reflects a reverence for nature’s quiet majesty—a soothing, almost meditative experience for the viewer.

Moonlit Night (Oizumi Pond)

Hasui Kawase

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1920

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2746 × 4000 px

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