Arai Yoshimune, "Pine Tree on Shore"

Published starting in the 1910s, the night scene prints of Hasegawa/Nishinomiya are atmospheric and unburdened by large amounts of color. Dominated by palettes of blue and black, the simplicity of the designs are striking.

In this rare design, a pine tree frames a moonlit sea while a fishing boat lazily paddles across the view. An austere composition with minimal colors that draws the viewer in. An early edition printing.

Date: ca. 1910s to 1920s
Size: Chuban
Publisher: Hasegawa/Nishinomiya (early edition)
Condition: Printing void in center, otherwise excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 20” x 1/2”, Classic Walnut, Ebony

The artists employed by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya to produce these series of prints include Eijiro, Shoda Koho, Yoshimoto Gesso, and Arai Yoshimune.