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Coastal Scene at Shimoda
下田の海岸
- Date:
- 1918
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
Landscape subjects by Goyo are extraordinarily rare, overshadowed in fame by his bijin-ga but no less scarce. This Shimoda coastal view represents one of the few non-figurative designs in his tiny catalogue of 14 prints. Lifetime impressions can reach $8,000-$18,000, while Tanseisha reproductions typically sell for $1,000-$2,500.
Description
A view of the coast at Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula, with rocky outcroppings and gentle waves lapping at the shore. The expansive sky and calm sea are rendered in soft gradations of blue and gray, creating a scene of tranquil coastal beauty. This landscape demonstrates Goyo''s gift for capturing the specific character and mood of a place through subtle atmospheric effects.
