Gray-toned Japanese prints of a small boat on lake with Mt Fuji in background,
I do not know who made the print, when it was made, or when or where it was purchased. It belonged to my mother and hung in her home since at least 1965. It was matted and framed under glass, but the print was removed from the framing so that inscriptions on the borders were revealed.
approximately 10"w x 15"h
Inherited
Yes
Hello, this item is a Japanese woodblock print likely depicting Lake Kawaguchi with Mt. Fuji in the background, rendered in a gray-toned palette and dated stylistically to the early-to-mid Shōwa period (1926–1980). The print includes calligraphic inscriptions along the left margin and a red seal stamp, both suggesting the work may be by a shin-hanga (modern print movement) artist such as Tsuchiya Koitsu or Kawase Hasui, though a definitive attribution requires closer inspection of the seals and brushwork. The serene composition of a moored boat beneath the iconic Mt. Fuji reflects a nostalgic view of traditional Japan, common in the post-war woodblock revival.
This piece appears to be an original print rather than a reproduction, given the subtle gradations of color (bokashi shading), the visible washi paper texture, and marginal inscriptions. Since it has been stored under glass and now removed to reveal the full borders, its condition is likely well-preserved aside from minor toning.
