Pine Tree at Karasaki (Karasaki no matsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi 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.
The 1918 version of the famous Karasaki Pine—the great tree whose branches extend dramatically over the southern shore of Lake Biwa—offers Shinsui's mature treatment of this canonical Eight Views subject after his earlier 1913 attempt. The six years between versions allowed him to develop more confident handling of the pine's complex branching form and the particular atmospheric quality of the lakeside morning. The bokashi gradations in this version build greater depth and tonal refinement than his earlier attempt.
Wakasa Kugushiko
1920
Color woodblock print; oban
Woodblock print
1934
Color woodblock print; oban
n.d.
Woodblock print; ishizuri-e, section of harimaze sheet
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Pine Tree at Karasaki (Karasaki no matsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)" was created by Ito Shinsui (伊東深水) in 1918.
Yes — Pine Tree at Karasaki (Karasaki no matsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)" is part of the Eight Views of Omi series (print 1 of 1) by Ito Shinsui.
Pine Tree at Karasaki (Karasaki no matsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)" uses Bokashi, on color woodblock print.
Pine Tree at Karasaki (Karasaki no matsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)" was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1918).
Pine Tree at Karasaki (Karasaki no matsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)" depicts landscapes, eight views of ōmi, and trees.
Pine Tree at Karasaki (Karasaki no matsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei)" measures 32 × 22.4 cm (Oban format).
