Kasuga-cho, Kumamoto
1922
Kawase Hasui was a master of capturing the quiet, lonely beauty of Japan at night, and this 1922 scene from Kumamoto is a stunning example. Traveling thousands of miles to sketch fleeting moments, he created this piece for his 'Selected Landscapes of Japan' series, blending traditional ukiyo-e techniques with a modern, atmospheric mood. The entire composition is bathed in deep, moody blues, making the single, warm light glowing in the storehouse window pop dramatically. That tiny rectangle of yellow casts a shimmering, lonely reflection on the dark canal water, evoking a sense of peaceful solitude that defines his 'Shin-hanga' (new print) style.
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- Woodblock print
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