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electric_blue68

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8. TY for these beauties! And I love the author's phrase....

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Mon Apr 7, 2025, 06:34 PM

Apr 2025

"a young Japanese man was embarking on a life of celebrating the inexhaustible consolations of nature in uncommonly poetic visual art."

So true!

And been a long time fan of nature themed Japanese wood cut prints!

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Of Trees, Tenderness, and the Moon: Hasui Kawase's Stunning Japanese Woodblock Prints from the 1920s-1950s [View all] demmiblue Apr 2025 OP

Such unique talent and expression. Each print speaks loudly, but gently at the same time. wordstroken Apr 2025 #1

... demmiblue Apr 2025 #4

Finally had a chance to go back and check out that website in more detail. I see what you mean. wordstroken Apr 2025 #9

I love "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" by Japanese artist Hokusai, 1831. wordstroken Apr 2025 #10

Beautiful images at the link! Drum Apr 2025 #2

I own and love this Hasui print: Ponietz Apr 2025 #3

That is beautiful. LoisB Apr 2025 #6

Gorgeous! So many Wonderful Japanese wood cuts! electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #7

Stunning artistry. LoisB Apr 2025 #5

TY for these beauties! And I love the author's phrase.... electric_blue68 Apr 2025 #8