Some River, Koshu (Koshu Somegawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series (Tabi miyage dai nishu)"
Koshu Somegawa
by Kawase Hasui
- Date:
- 1921
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print; oban
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 26.4 × 38.4 cm
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
Some River (Somegawa) in Koshu, published in 1921 as part of the Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series, depicts the Soma River — a small stream flowing through the Koshu (present-day Yamanashi Prefecture) wine-growing region near the foot of the Japanese Alps. The river's name means "dye river," possibly for the color of its waters in certain seasons, and Hasui's composition along this mountain stream likely shows the clear shallow current over smooth stones with the mountain backdrop typical of inland Koshu scenery. The oban format and bokashi sky give this river subject the depth of a classical landscape.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some River, Koshu (Koshu Somegawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series (Tabi miyage dai nishu)" (Koshu Somegawa) was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水) in 1921.
Yes — Some River, Koshu (Koshu Somegawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series (Tabi miyage dai nishu)" is part of the Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series series (print 14) by Kawase Hasui.
Some River, Koshu (Koshu Somegawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series (Tabi miyage dai nishu)" uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on color woodblock print; oban.
Some River, Koshu (Koshu Somegawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series (Tabi miyage dai nishu)" was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1921).
Some River, Koshu (Koshu Somegawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series (Tabi miyage dai nishu)" depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and travel scenes.
Some River, Koshu (Koshu Somegawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, Second Series (Tabi miyage dai nishu)" measures 26.4 × 38.4 cm (Oban format).