| Artist | ARAI, Yoshimune II (1863-1941) |
| Title | "Suma Beach in Moonlight" |
| Date | ca1910-20; ("early-edition," ca1910/38; pre-War printing) |
| Series | Hasegawa/Nishinomiya's "Night Scenes" |
| Publisher | Hasegawa (Tokyo publisher, 1885 until 1938--then became Nishinomiya.) |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 7 x 9 3/4 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Very Good+. Trimmed to image's edge (typical state); top-tipped onto original backing; verso stamped tiny
"Made in Japan." (Slight toning; minor wrinkling across top.) |
| Reference/Illus | Hasegawa Catalogue #1248. |
| Comments | One of the delightful "Night Scenes" series of prints by Hasegawa/Nishinomiya--an early series of 21 prints which together convey "the essense of shin-hanga." (Learn more.) |
| Item # | BG-484 |
| Price | $175 (Sold--JW) |