Hamaotsu Yacht Harbor represents a modern subject that stands in contrast to Asano's predominant focus on temples and traditional scenery. The Lake Biwa setting near Otsu brings a mid-century sensibility to his work that some collectors find refreshingly unexpected. Prices generally range from $150-$450, somewhat below his famous temple views but appealing for its rarity as a contemporary subject.
Hamaotsu Yacht Harbor presents the boat-filled harbor of Otsu city on the southern shore of Lake Biwa — Japan's largest lake and the historic waterway connecting Kyoto to the northern provinces. Hamaotsu's harbor, with its pleasure craft and fishing vessels, provided Asano with a subject somewhat different from his characteristic temple and shrine compositions — an image of contemporary leisure and the working waterfront of a major inland port. The masts and hulls of moored vessels created geometric vertical elements against the broad horizontal of the lake, Lake Biwa itself serving as backdrop.
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.
Hamaotsu Yacht Harbor was created by Takeji Asano (浅野竹二).
Hamaotsu Yacht Harbor uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on woodblock print.
Hamaotsu Yacht Harbor was published by Unsodo.
Hamaotsu Yacht Harbor depicts boats & ships and seascapes.
