Details

Ito Takashi presents us with a striking composition. Ferryboats arranged together at the center, while a lit fire (the brightest portion of the design) causes gray billowing clouds up the center of the design bringing the eye to the background that is quickly disappearing into the night. The dark and profound blue of the ocean foreshadows the depth of night yet to come.

Connoisseur's Note

This stunning work is a wonderfully executed post-war impression done with exceeding care. The bokashi found throughout the print, particularly in the background where the purple blends into blue, is masterful. The subtle but meticulous circular barren work most noticeable in the background on the shore, the boat sails, and in the smoke induce a stunning atmospheric quality found only on the best of impressions.