Coast
- Date:
- 20th century
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
"Coast" depicts a jagged, rocky shoreline rendered in bold orange, ochre, and rust tones against a pale blue sky with a stylized white cloud band. Angular, faceted rock formations frame a choppy blue-and-white patterned sea on the left and a large sloping cliff on the right, with a single small figure in white standing at the water's edge holding a long pole. The composition uses flat, geometric shapes and repeated wave patterns typical of the print's woodblock technique, with a red artist's seal in the lower left corner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coast was created by Maekawa Senpan (前川千帆) in 20th century.
Coast depicts landscapes and seascapes.