Matsumoto Castle, Shinshu
信州 松本城
- Date:
- 1934
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Typical Price
Matsumoto Castle in Shinshu province is one of Japan's original surviving castles, and Kasamatsu's portrayal emphasizes its striking black exterior reflected in the surrounding moat. Watanabe lifetime editions sell for $1,000-$2,500. Castle subjects carry broad appeal among collectors of both Japanese prints and Japanese historical architecture.
Description
A view of the historic Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture, reflected in its surrounding moat.
