Artist Name KAWASE Hasui. Title Moon over the Arakawa River. Dimensions Overall size: H39.6cm x W26.5cm. Print size: H36.3cm x W23.7cm. Remarks There is a stain on the print. This is a work by Kawase Tomoe Sui, a leading new print artist. Moon over the Arakawa River” is one of the “Twenty Views of Tokyo in which Tomoe Sui depicted scenes from various parts of Tokyo. It is estimated to have been painted in the Akabane area. The moon, positioned slightly off center, is depicted at the moment it peeks out from between the slowly moving clouds. The reflection of the water is clearly visible, indicating that it was a quiet and peaceful night. The clear blue color of Tomoe’s work is also known as “Tomoe Blue, ” and is extremely popular among fans of new prints. It is also recommended as a room interior. Born in Tokyo, Japan.