Kudan Usuguré. Twilight at Kudan 1938

"Kudan Usuguré. Twilight at Kudan" is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Koshiro Onchi, created in 1938. This print, featuring a scene of a traditional Japanese garden, is a classic example of Onchi's distinctive style which combined traditional Japanese woodblock printing techniques with modern aesthetics. The composition of the print, with its focus on the Kudan Shrine's lantern and the surrounding cityscape, exemplifies Onchi's ability to convey atmosphere and emotion through the use of color and line. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and a subtle beauty of everyday life, characteristic of Onchi's artistic sensibilities.