The Seta Bridge entry from Tokuriki's Eight Views of Omi series depicts one of the classic scenic points around Lake Biwa, following the Omi Hakkei tradition that dates back centuries in Japanese art. This venerable subject connects Tokuriki to the great landscape artists who preceded him. Published by Unsodo, individual prints from this eight-part series typically sell for $50-$250, with complete sets of all eight views being uncommon and commanding higher prices.
Setta Bridge from Tokuriki's "Eight Views of Omi" series — the classical landscape sequence based on the "Eight Views of Xiaoxiao and Xiang" that was adapted for Lake Biwa and its surrounding landscape in Japan — depicts a bridge crossing one of the waterways in the Omi (Shiga) region. The Eight Views of Omi tradition organized the landscape around Lake Biwa into a canonical series of viewing occasions, each associated with a particular atmospheric condition: evening snow, autumn moon, returning sails, evening bell. The Setta Bridge sits within this framework of classical landscape appreciation.
Woodblock print
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1947
Color woodblock print; oban
1926
Color woodblock print; oban
1930
Color woodblock print; oban
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Setta Bridge - Oumi Hakkei was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Yes — Setta Bridge - Oumi Hakkei is part of the Eight Views of Omi series (print 1 of 8) by Tomikichiro Tokuriki.
Setta Bridge - Oumi Hakkei uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Setta Bridge - Oumi Hakkei was published by Unsodo.
Setta Bridge - Oumi Hakkei depicts bridges, eight views of ōmi, and eight views (hakkei).
