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Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kiban), from the series Eight Views of Omi in... 1804/16. Creator: Hokusai
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Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kiban), from the series Eight Views of Omi in... 1804/16. Creator: Hokusai
Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kiban), from the series Eight Views of Omi in Etching Style (Doban Omi hakkei), Japan, 1804/16
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Cream Cream Colour Eight Views Of Omi Hillside Hokusai Hokusai Katsushika Hokusai Tokimasa Horizontal Koban Kako Katsushika Hokusai Koban Return Returning Sailing Boats Saki No Shunrō Sorobeku Tatsumasa Vast Vastness Zen No Color Woodblock Print Estuary
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Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase no kiban) is a captivating color woodblock print from the Eight Views of Omi series created by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai in the early 19th century. This stunning work of art, dating back to 1804/16, showcases the picturesque estuary of Yabase in the Omi Province, during the Edo and Tokugawa periods. The print depicts a serene scene of a riverbank dotted with brown and cream-colored hills, as the sun sets over the horizon. A group of boats, their sails returning home, dot the expanse of the river, adding a sense of movement and dynamism to the otherwise tranquil landscape. The boats, with their distinct shapes and colors, contrast beautifully against the backdrop of the hillside and the blue-grey water of the estuary. The concept of the Eight Views of Omi series was inspired by an older poetic tradition, which celebrated the beauty of various geographical features throughout Japan. This particular print, with its focus on the returning sails, highlights the importance of transportation and the role it played in the daily lives of the people during the time. Hokusai, a master of the Ukiyo-e artistic school, expertly captures the essence of the scene, using a horizontal koban format to emphasize the vastness of the river and the expanse of the sky. The intricately detailed background people add a sense of depth and life to the print, making it a true masterpiece of Japanese heritage art.
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