Modern | Sōsaku Hanga Woodblock Print
Katsuyuki Nishijima’s woodblock print “大湖の朝” (Great Lake in the Morning) unfolds a tranquil dawn over Lake Biwa. Soft pink and golden hues wash the sky and water, while a cluster of reeds (葦) rise in the foreground. Beyond, mist-touched mountains recede into the pastel light - capturing the hushed promise of a new day on Japan’s largest freshwater lake. 🌅🌾
- Year & Edition: Ed. of 500 (signed & titled in pencil).
- Medium: Woodblock.
- Dimensions: Sheet W: 43.50 cm × H: 31.50 cm; Image W: 37.75 cm × H: 25.75 cm.
- Condition: Studio-fresh.
- Notes: This elegant dawn scene celebrates Lake Biwa (琵琶湖) in Shiga Prefecture. Nishijima’s precise carving of the reeds and subtle layering of colour reflect his deep reverence for Japan’s natural landscapes.
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