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Sharp, diagonal lines cut across the image to represent heavy rain, while the colour palette relies on deep blues and greys to convey the atmospheric pressure of the storm. The figures in the foreground, dressed in traditional straw rain capes and hats, lean into the wind as they navigate the path. Their posture communicates the physical difficulty of travel in such conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print demonstrates the artist's mastery of atmospheric perspective and his ability to capture transient weather phenomena. Unlike his earlier horizontal Tokaido series, this vertical format allows for a greater emphasis on the height of the terrain and the verticality of the falling rain. The contrast between the solid, dark forms of the trees and the ephemeral nature of the storm creates a sense of movement. 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