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Cool Pavilion by the Pine Pond

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This serene ukiyo-e print captures a tranquil lakeside scene, where lush pine trees frame a quiet pavilion delicately perched on the water's edge. The artist's masterful use of gradation in the sky—from soft pink to fading blue—infuses the scene with a calm twilight ambiance, suggesting the close of a peaceful day. The composition invites the eye to wander gently from the strong diagonal pine branch in the foreground across the serene water to the distant hills, creating a harmonious balance between nature's elements and human presence.

The subtle gradations in color and detailed line work reveal the finesse typical of early 20th-century woodblock prints. The interplay of shadow and light on the trees and water's surface evokes a contemplative mood, where viewers might almost hear the quiet rustling of leaves and the gentle ripple of water lapping at the shore. Situated historically in the Taishō era, this work reflects a nostalgic reverence for Japan’s natural beauty, standing as a testament to the enduring appeal of traditional landscapes amid modern transformations.

Cool Pavilion by the Pine Pond

Hasui Kawase

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1920

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6252 × 3386 px

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