Morning Waves
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Typical Price
Morning Waves captures the dynamic energy of the coastline in early light, a subject requiring careful balance between movement and serenity. Watanabe lifetime editions sell for $800-$2,200. The rendering of churning water through woodblock technique demonstrates Kasamatsu's technical range beyond his more commonly seen tranquil pond and garden scenes.
Description
Waves roll in from the open sea at morning, the light still low and diffuse as the first swells of the day break against the shoreline. Kasamatsu renders morning waves with attention to the specific quality of early light on moving water — the way it illuminates the faces of waves while leaving their shadowed interiors dark, the way foam catches light differently from the smooth water surface. Morning at sea has a different quality than other times of day, and his composition captures that specific calm-before-activity atmosphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Morning Waves was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪).
Morning Waves uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on woodblock print.
Morning Waves was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Morning Waves depicts landscapes and seascapes.