Morning Waves

Description

Morning Waves is a woodblock print by Kasamatsu Shiro. The composition is striking, 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. Characteristic features include the use of his favorite color, purple, in the sky, and the assured depiction of water and waves, a recurring element in many of his prints. With a limited number of strokes, Kasamatsu captures the essence of the morning waves.