The Hori River at Obama (Obama Horikawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, First Series (Tabi miyage dai isshu)"
Obama Horikawa
by Kawase Hasui
Obama Horikawa
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.
The Hori River at Obama, from the Souvenirs of Travel, First Series published in 1920, depicts the Horikawa — the canal that flows through the Obama fishing port in Fukui Prefecture on the Wakasa Bay coast — with its traditional boatyards and wooden fishing vessels moored along the embankment. Obama (whose name means "little beach") was the principal port for delivering fresh fish and seafood to the imperial capital of Kyoto via the so-called "mackerel highway," and its canal district reflected this marine commerce in its working waterfront architecture. The First Series' inclusion of Obama documented the Sea of Japan coast's active fishing culture.
Nikko Chuzenjiko
1930
Color woodblock print; oban
Wakasa Kugushiko
1920
Color woodblock print; oban
Niigata Gosaibori
1921
Color woodblock print; oban
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
The Hori River at Obama (Obama Horikawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, First Series (Tabi miyage dai isshu)" (Obama Horikawa) was created by Kawase Hasui (川瀬巴水) in 1920.
Yes — The Hori River at Obama (Obama Horikawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, First Series (Tabi miyage dai isshu)" is part of the Souvenirs of Travel, First Series series (print 5) by Kawase Hasui.
The Hori River at Obama (Obama Horikawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, First Series (Tabi miyage dai isshu)" uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on color woodblock print; oban.
The Hori River at Obama (Obama Horikawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, First Series (Tabi miyage dai isshu)" was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1920).
The Hori River at Obama (Obama Horikawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, First Series (Tabi miyage dai isshu)" depicts rivers & lakes and travel scenes.
The Hori River at Obama (Obama Horikawa), from the series "Souvenirs of Travel, First Series (Tabi miyage dai isshu)" measures 36.2 × 24.1 cm (Oban format).
