Matsue, Izumo, from the series Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series (Tabi miyage dai sanshū)
by Kawase Hasui
by Kawase Hasui
The Souvenirs of Travel series (First, Second, and Third Series, 1919–1922) represents Hasui's earliest major publishing relationship with Watanabe Shozaburo. Pre-earthquake impressions (before September 1923) are the rarest — the Kanto Earthquake destroyed Watanabe's workshop and most original blocks, making surviving early round-seal impressions exceptionally valuable at $2,500–$8,000. Post-earthquake editions were printed from recut blocks and trade at lower prices.
Matsue in Izumo Province, published in 1924 as part of the Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series, depicts the castle town of Matsue — the only remaining feudal castle in the San'in region and a city defined by its position between Lake Shinji, Lake Nakaumi, and the sea. Hasui was clearly drawn to Matsue's atmospheric qualities, producing at least three views of the city in the Third Series (a cloudy day, misty moonlight, and this general view), each exploring a different quality of light and weather. This undifferentiated "Matsue" view likely captures the city's characteristic open-water horizon and the moody overcast light of the San'in coast.
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.
Matsue, Izumo, from the series Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series (Tabi miyage dai sanshū) was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水) in 1924.
Yes — Matsue, Izumo, from the series Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series (Tabi miyage dai sanshū) is part of the Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series series (print 6) by Kawase Hasui.
Matsue, Izumo, from the series Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series (Tabi miyage dai sanshū) uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on color woodblock print.
Matsue, Izumo, from the series Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series (Tabi miyage dai sanshū) was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1924).
Matsue, Izumo, from the series Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series (Tabi miyage dai sanshū) depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and travel scenes.
Matsue, Izumo, from the series Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series (Tabi miyage dai sanshū) measures 24.2 × 36.6 cm (Oban format).
