Deel twee, Aizu gebied 1917

"Deel twee, Aizu gebied" (Part Two, Aizu District), is a woodblock print by Japanese artist Morita Tsunetomo (1881-1933), dating back to 1917. The artwork depicts a serene landscape, showcasing a mountainous vista with a pair of slender pines silhouetted against a light sky. The simplicity and minimal details of the artwork are characteristic of the shin-hanga (new prints) movement, which emerged in the early 20th century as a response to the decline of traditional ukiyo-e. This print, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the minimalist aesthetic and nature-focused themes of the shin-hanga style.