Chinese Bridge at Seta, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei)
by Ito Shinsui
by Ito Shinsui
Though best known for bijin-ga, Shinsui also produced landscape prints of great refinement. These typically trade at lower prices than his figure subjects but attract collectors seeking less competition.
Shinsui depicts the ancient Chinese Bridge at Seta (Seta no Karahashi) where it spans the narrow southern outlet of Lake Biwa, one of Japan's most celebrated scenic landmarks since the Heian period. Rendered in his 1918 contribution to the Eight Views of Lake Biwa series, the composition uses the bridge's long horizontal form to divide water and sky, while graduated bokashi washes convey the soft luminosity of a cloudy day on the lake. The print demonstrates Shinsui's early mastery of atmospheric landscape at a time when Watanabe Shozaburo was reviving the ukiyo-e tradition through the shin-hanga movement.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Chinese Bridge at Seta, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei) was created by Ito Shinsui (伊東深水) in 1918.
Yes — Chinese Bridge at Seta, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei) is part of the Eight Views of Lake Biwa series by Ito Shinsui.
Chinese Bridge at Seta, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei) uses Bokashi, on woodblock print; ink and color on paper.
Chinese Bridge at Seta, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei) was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1918).
Chinese Bridge at Seta, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei) depicts music, landscapes, and rivers & lakes.
Chinese Bridge at Seta, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa (ōmi hakkei) measures 22.1 × 32.1 cm (Oban format).
