Sailing boats in the morning

Painting: Sailing Boats in the Morning (Hansen gozen / Sailing Boats, Forenoon) The artist: Yushida Hiroshi (Japanese, 1876-1950) The painting depicts sailing boats sailing peacefully on calm waters in the early morning hours, where the soft sunlight reflects gently on the waves with a mesmerizing calmness. The artist used soft colors and subtle gradations to highlight the tranquility of the moment and the beauty of the reflections on the water, giving the viewer a sense of peace and serenity as if present in the same place.