Midday Rest, Numazaki (Cows) by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1927 henry tanner Whether an Oxford native or

Whether an Oxford native or an admirer from afar

Hasui Kawase's work is highly regarded for its detailed craftsmanship and tranquil atmosphere

Compiled in the mid-1950s

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Midday Rest, Numazaki (Cows) by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1927 henry tanner Whether an Oxford native orYoshida Hiroshis Numazaki bokujo no hiru (Midday rest, Numazaki), created in 1927, captures a tranquil pause in Japans pastoral countryside with the sensitivity and modernity that made him a leader of the shin hanga movement. Drawing on the centuries old woodblock tradition while embracing Western notions of light and atmosphere, Yoshida transforms a quiet midday scenecattle resting by still waterinto a meditation on balance and calm. Rather than