Shoda Koho, "Miyajima at Night"

Originally produced in c. 1930s, 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, the great Torii gate at Miyajima is set against a brightly moonlit sky. A small boat drifts by in the calm water.

Date: c. 1930s
Size: Chuban
Publisher: Nishinomiya (later edition)
Condition: Excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 20” x 1/2”, Classic Wood, Ebony

Little is known about the artists employed by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya to produce these series of prints. The artists who produced these prints include Eijiro, Shoda Koho, Yoshimoto Gesso, and Arai Yoshimune.