Prompt:
Masterpiece, a full-screen, multi-block linocut print on rough handmade paper, in the style of an exquisite contemporary Japanese folio. The image illustrates the poignant Manyoshu poem by Kakinomoto Hitomaro with profound emotional depth, reflecting on the tragic fate of Prince Arima. A young, contemporary Japanese man sits in a sparse, meditative space, his posture one of deep contemplation and sorrow. His head is bowed, and his hands rest limply in his lap, one holding a single, frayed cord. This intimate scene is captured in sharp focus, with his form defined by a powerful, black key block. His dark hair falls forward in a cascade of intricate, zentangle-like lines, each strand meticulously carved to convey thoughtfulness and melancholy. He wears a simple, modern yukata with a subtle, textured pattern, rendered in muted tones of indigo and grey that stand out against the neutral background. The ghostly image of a small pine branch the komatsu ga ure from the poem—appears translucent beside him, rendered through fine, delicate carving and pale green ink, symbolizing the unkept promise and tragic memory. The early morning light streams into the room, represented by areas of untouched, warm-toned paper that highlight his profile and the symbolic cord. The surroundings are executed more schematically in reduced tans and ivory, ensuring all attention remains on the figure and the poetic symbolism. The composition is a timeless, symbolic meditation on memory and loss, blending the traditional technique of linocut with a contemporary zentangle aesthetic. The contrast between the extremely detailed figure and hair and the simplified, symbolic elements creates a powerful focus on themes of fate and remembrance. Ukiyo-e, linocut, key block, bold outlines, flat colors, zentangle, intricate, atmospheric, high-contrast, emotional, stylistic, screen-filling, symbolic.
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