Awashima Island, Izu- Somejima
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Awashima (Someijima) is a small island off the coast of Izu where dense island vegetation meets rocky shoreline in dramatic contrast to the blue bay. Kasamatsu captures the character of the Izu coast — a rugged volcanic peninsula that drew landscape artists throughout the twentieth century for its scenery distinct from the gentler Tokaido views. The print conveys the isolated, wild quality of this stretch of the Sagami Sea, where pine-covered islands rise abruptly from calm water.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Awashima Island, Izu- Somejima was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪).
Awashima Island, Izu- Somejima was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Awashima Island, Izu- Somejima depicts landscapes, seascapes, and trees.