Description
Original Japanese 1950s Shimonoseki travel poster — linen‑backed original lithograph
Rare original mid-20th-century Japanese travel poster, likely depicting Shimonoseki and the Seto Inland Sea. This finely printed lithograph offers an aerial‑style view of a fortified island and bustling harbor — hundreds of tightly clustered houses meet the water while small boats navigate the strait. The composition emphasizes the island’s topography and the swirling currents; delicate ink‑style linework and restrained, natural tones give the sheet the feel of a printed scroll or modern woodcut.
Printed in Japan and professionally conservation‑mounted on acid‑free linen, this poster is in very fine condition and ready for framing. An artist’s chop appears within the image; the hand‑written signature has not been translated. The design highlights local attractions — Akama Shrine, nearby islands, hot springs, and references to the Dannoura/Genpei battlefield — adding historical and cultural interest for collectors and historians alike. Because the poster appears to have been produced as a regional promotional piece, it is especially desirable to collectors of Japanese travel ephemera and mid‑century prints, and it is comparatively rare outside Japan.
Provenance & condition: original lithograph, linen‑backed, professional acid‑free conservation mount; very fine condition. Certificate of Authenticity provided by an IVPDA‑certified dealer. Packaged with archival materials and shipped insured.
Condition & details (short bullet list)
- Condition: Very fine — professionally conservation‑mounted on acid‑free linen
- Size: 40.25″ x 28″
- Date: mid‑20th century (1950s estimated) — original lithograph
- Markings: Artist’s chop present; handwritten signature untranslated
- Provenance: IVPDA‑certified dealer; Certificate of Authenticity included
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