Seto Inland Sea
瀬戸内海集
About This Series
The Seto Inland Sea series is one of Hiroshi Yoshida's most celebrated achievements in woodblock printing. Published in 1926, the series captures the ethereal beauty of sailing boats on Japan's Seto Inland Sea across different times of day and atmospheric conditions — morning, forenoon, afternoon, evening, night, and fog. Each print in the series depicts the same essential subject but transforms it through changing light, creating a meditation on the passage of time and the interplay between water, sky, and sail. The series demonstrates Yoshida's mastery of Western-influenced light effects within the traditional Japanese woodblock medium, and the prints are among the most sought-after works of the shin-hanga movement.
Prints in This Series (7)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Seto Inland Sea series?
The Seto Inland Sea series is one of Hiroshi Yoshida's most celebrated achievements in woodblock printing. Published in 1926, the series captures the ethereal beauty of sailing boats on Japan's Seto Inland Sea across different times of day and atmospheric conditions — morning, forenoon, afternoon, evening, night, and fog. Each print in the series depicts the same essential subject but transforms it through changing light, creating a meditation on the passage of time and the interplay between water, sky, and sail. The series demonstrates Yoshida's mastery of Western-influenced light effects within the traditional Japanese woodblock medium, and the prints are among the most sought-after works of the shin-hanga movement.
How many prints are in the Seto Inland Sea series?
The Seto Inland Sea series contains 6 prints, created by Hiroshi Yoshida between 1926.
Who created the Seto Inland Sea series?
The Seto Inland Sea series was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博), produced between 1926.
Can I see all prints from the Seto Inland Sea series?
We currently have 7 of 6 known prints from the Seto Inland Sea series indexed in our collection. Browse them all on this page.
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