Spring Dusk at the Tōshō Shrine in Ueno 1948
hasuikawase
minneapolisinstituteofart
woodblock-print, print, ink, color-on-paper
tropical
abstract painting
woodblock-print
japan
handmade artwork painting
ink
fluid art
color-on-paper
acrylic on canvas
naive art
watercolour illustration
remaining negative space
watercolor
expressionist
"Spring Dusk at the Tōshō Shrine in Ueno" is a woodblock print created in 1948 by renowned Japanese artist Kawase Hasui. The print showcases the five-storied pagoda of the Tōshō Shrine, partially obscured by the delicate blossoms of a cherry tree. Hasui's mastery of color and detail brings the quiet beauty of a spring evening in Tokyo to life, with the pale moon and distant stars adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. This print is a prime example of Hasui's signature style, known for its serene landscapes and evocative portrayal of Japanese culture.
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The Tosho Shrine (To_shogu), in Tokyo’s Ueno Park, is dedicated to the first Tokugawa shogun, Ieyasu (1543–1616). It affords a good view of the five-storied pagoda of Kan’ei Temple, pictured here, where six of the fifteen shoguns are interred.
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