Night Rain at Kawarako, Ibaraki 1947

"Night Rain at Kawarako, Ibaraki" is a woodblock print created by Hasui Kawase in 1947. The print depicts a narrow, rain-soaked street in Kawarako, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan. Kawase masterfully captures the atmosphere of a rainy night, using shades of blue and grey to create a sense of calm and tranquility. The print features a small boat moored in the flooded street, which adds to the overall sense of serenity and peace. This serene depiction of a traditional Japanese street under the rain perfectly showcases Kawase's signature style, and has earned him a place among the most important artists of the shin-hanga movement.