Shirozaki in Tajima District
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- The Art of Japan
- Image courtesy of
- The Art of Japan
Description
A rain-soaked village street at night, its dark pavement mirroring the glow of lit windows and a round paper lantern held by a lone figure crossing a small bridge. Silhouetted rooflines and utility poles recede into a deep indigo sky, with warm yellow lamplight breaking the cool blue-black palette. This woodblock print, "Shirozaki in Tajima District" by Kawase Hasui, captures the quiet, wet stillness of the scene.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shirozaki in Tajima District was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).
Shirozaki in Tajima District depicts urban scenes.