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Nishi Park, Fukuoka, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series" (Tabi miyage dai sanshu, Fukuoka Nishi koen) by Kawase Hasui — Japanese Color woodblock print, 1928

Nishi Park, Fukuoka, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series" (Tabi miyage dai sanshu, Fukuoka Nishi koen)

by Kawase Hasui

Shin-hanga
GardensTravel Scenes
Date:
1928
Medium:
Color woodblock print
Format:
Oban
Edition:
Published by Watanabe Shozaburo

Description

Nishi Park in Fukuoka overlooks Hakata Bay from a forested hill on the western edge of the city, with the islands of the bay visible from its higher viewpoints. This 1928 print from the Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series likely shows the park in an unnamed season — the bay panorama from the hilltop, pine trees framing the water view. Nishi Park was one of Fukuoka's principal recreational areas, and Hasui's view captured the bay-and-island scenery that defined the city's maritime character.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nishi Park, Fukuoka, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series" (Tabi miyage dai sanshu, Fukuoka Nishi koen) was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水) in 1928.

Yes — Nishi Park, Fukuoka, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series" (Tabi miyage dai sanshu, Fukuoka Nishi koen) is part of the Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series series by Kawase Hasui.

Nishi Park, Fukuoka, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series" (Tabi miyage dai sanshu, Fukuoka Nishi koen) was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1928).

Nishi Park, Fukuoka, from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Third Series" (Tabi miyage dai sanshu, Fukuoka Nishi koen) depicts gardens and travel scenes.