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The surrounding reeds and the distant shoreline are suggested through quick, gestural strokes, demonstrating the artist's ability to convey movement and atmosphere with minimal means. A second boat appears in the background, adding depth to the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe paper retains the raw quality of a working document, with faint outlines and adjustments visible. This sketch provides insight into how Kuniyoshi planned his compositions before they were transferred to woodblocks for carving. The focus remains on the human element and the rhythm of life along the water. By stripping away the colour and detail of a final print, the viewer can observe the confidence of the artist's hand and his keen observation of everyday life in nineteenth-century Japan. 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