Oomori Kaigan - Beach at Omori
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
- Image courtesy of
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
A calm river or inlet at dusk dominates the composition, its dark blue-black water reflecting faint vertical streaks of light near the shore. Along the far bank sits a low huddle of wooden buildings with dark tiled and thatched roofs, punctuated by bare, slender trees and what appears to be a utility pole with wires; a small boat is faintly visible on the water. The palette is restricted to deep indigo, near-black, and muted grey tones, giving the scene a quiet, nocturnal stillness — consistent with the title's setting at Omori Beach.
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Oomori Kaigan - Beach at Omori was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
Oomori Kaigan - Beach at Omori depicts seascapes.