The Kayagafuchi Rapids in Nagato Gorge (Nagato-kyô Kayagafuchi), from the series Selected Views of Japan (Nihon fûkei senshû)
by Kawase Hasui
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston
- Image courtesy of
- Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Description
A deep turquoise pool sits enclosed by dark, rugged grey rock walls, with a narrow band of whitewater rapids visible in the gorge beyond. Autumn foliage in orange and red tops the rocks on both sides, reflecting faintly in the still water below. No figures are present; the woodblock print by Kawase Hasui renders the scene in flat planes of color with restrained, naturalistic shading.
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The Kayagafuchi Rapids in Nagato Gorge (Nagato-kyô Kayagafuchi), from the series Selected Views of Japan (Nihon fûkei senshû) was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水).