Shoda Koho, " Lake Biwa"

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 woodblock print by Shoda Koho, a couple sets off on a boat in Lake Biwa on a clear evening. The glow of the lantern on the boat and in the distance is contrasted beautifully with the dark colors and is luminescent. An expertly printed early edition with exceptional colors throughout.

Date: ca. 1910s to 1920s
Size: Chuban
Publisher: Hasegawa/Nishinomiya (early/first edition)
Condition: Spot on right margin, otherwise excellent/fine 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.