Asahi Bridge in Kosentani
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- The Art of Japan
- Image courtesy of
- The Art of Japan
Description
A nocturnal river scene bathed in deep blue tones, with a full moon glowing above a long wooden bridge that spans the water in the background. In the foreground, a boatman poles a small sailboat with a raised white sail past wooden pilings, the moonlight catching the ripples on the water's surface. Woodblock print by Kawase Hasui, "Asahi Bridge in Kosentani."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Asahi Bridge in Kosentani was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
Asahi Bridge in Kosentani depicts landscapes.