Opklaring na een storm te Awazu 1809 - 1814

"Opklaring na een storm te Awazu" (Clearing after a Storm at Awazu) is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. This 1809-1814 piece, measuring just 82 mm in height and 111 mm in width, depicts a peaceful scene of a mountain range, a river, and a small village, suggesting a calm following a turbulent storm. The delicate details of the landscape and the use of subtle colors, characteristic of Hokusai's style, transport the viewer to a serene and tranquil world. This small print, currently housed at the Rijksmuseum, showcases the artist's masterful skill in capturing the beauty of nature and its serenity.