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Tai-no-ura - Tiny houses on a margin of sand with fishing boats, c1900, (1921). Artist: Julian Leonard Street
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Tai-no-ura - Tiny houses on a margin of sand with fishing boats, c1900, (1921). Artist: Julian Leonard Street
Tai-no-ura - Tiny houses on a margin of sand with fishing boats, c1900, (1921). From Mysterious Japan, by Julian Street. [Doubleday, Page & Company, New York & Toronto, 1921]
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This print transports us back to the early 20th century in Japan, specifically Tai-no-ura, a picturesque fishing village. The image showcases a serene bay with tiny houses perched on the sandy margin, surrounded by fishing boats gently bobbing on the water's surface. The artist behind this mesmerizing snapshot is Julian Leonard Street, who captured the essence of Japanese coastal life in his book "Mysterious Japan". Published in 1921 by Doubleday, Page & Company, this literary work became an invaluable window into the country's geography and local industries. In this scene from Tai-no-ura, we witness a harmonious blend of natural beauty and human habitation. The headland juts out into the sea as if protecting these humble huts that provide shelter for the villagers engaged in their traditional occupation of fishing. The monochrome composition adds depth and timelessness to this piece of artistry. It invites us to imagine ourselves strolling along those sandy shores or perhaps even stepping inside one of those quaint houses to experience life as it was over a century ago. As we admire this print from Heritage Images' collection curated by The Print Collector29, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic appeal but also its historical significance. Through Julian Street's lens, we are transported to a simpler time when communities thrived alongside nature's bounty on Japan's enchanting coastlines.
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