Pre-1923 Shotei prints are particularly prized because the Great Kanto Earthquake destroyed original woodblocks along with much of the Watanabe publishing house. Surviving pre-earthquake impressions carry a scarcity premium.
Fishing boats moored at Tsukuda Island in Tokyo Bay, their masts creating a forest of vertical lines against the sky. The scene captures the traditional fishing village atmosphere that once characterized this area of Tokyo before modern development transformed it. The water reflects the boats and sky in subtle, muted tones.
Woodblock print
Hansen, yoru
1926
Color woodblock print
1915
Color woodblock print
Hansen, asa
1926
Color woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Fishing Boats at Tsukuda (佃の漁船) was created by Takahashi Shotei (高橋松亭) in c. 1920.
Fishing Boats at Tsukuda was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1920).
Fishing Boats at Tsukuda depicts boats & ships, seascapes, and animals.
