Eijiri: Shimizu Port
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Description
The post-town of Eijiri, adjacent to the modern port of Shimizu in Shizuoka Prefecture, appears in this print through its defining geographic feature: the harbor that made it a significant commercial center and waypoint for goods moving between Edo and Kyoto. Sekino's harbor composition likely emphasizes the working waterfront — ships, warehouses, the technical apparatus of a functioning port — over picturesque coastline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eijiri: Shimizu Port was created by Jun'ichiro Sekino (関野準一郎).
Eijiri: Shimizu Port depicts seascapes.