Arai Yoshimune, "Suma Beach"

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 design, Suma Beach in Kobe is shown awash in the light of a full moon with a pine looming in the foreground. Two fisherman are shown working in what appears to be a warm evening. An early edition printing with publisher marks on verso.

Date: ca. 1910s to 1920s
Size: Chuban
Publisher: Hasegawa/Nishinomiya (early edition)
Condition: 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.