Morning Waves

Description

The current print by Kasamatsu Shiro is titled 'Morning Waves'. It presents an excellent composition, capturing the morning sun as it sets the clouds ablaze. Below, a lake is depicted with men in three boats, their forms only vaguely visible due to the fog still lingering over the waters. Closer to the foreground, the predominantly blue morning waves reflect some of the bright colors of the rising sun. This print is easily identifiable as a work of Kasamatsu Shiro. Characteristic features include the use of his favorite color, purple, in the sky, and the masterful depiction of water and waves, a recurring element in many of his prints. With a limited number of strokes, Kasamatsu Shiro captures the essence of the morning waves so vividly that one can almost imagine diving into them. Noteworthy is the excellent printing, truly showing the boatmen to gradually disappear in the morning fog.