Harbor Scene Near Kamakura 1797

Kubo Shunman’s *Harbor Scene Near Kamakura* from 1797 depicts a serene, panoramic view of the Japanese coastline. Shunman, who was active in the late Edo period, utilized *ukiyo-e*, a Japanese woodblock printing technique, to create this captivating scene. The print, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a distinctive composition, with a mountainous landscape on the left and a curved coastline on the right, culminating in a bay. Shunman’s masterful use of fine lines and subtle washes effectively captures the tranquility of the harbor, a popular subject matter for Edo-period artists.