Oda Kazuma The Café District in Shinjuku City Tokyo Japan Poster Print

Print developed from Oda Kazuma’s The Café District in Shinjuku (Shinjuku kafe gai), from the series “Scenery of Shinjuku (Gashu Shinjuku fukei)”, March 1930, from The Art Institute’s collection.

Image size: 12.25 x 7.81 in.

Paper size: 10 x 13 in. Materials: #80 Silk Cover, recycled content, vegetable based inks.

In 1923, Tokyo was devastated by the Great Kanto earthquake. Despite the destruction caused by this natural disaster, the city developed at an astounding rate over the next few decades. During this period, a number of printmakers documented their impressions of the city’s ruin and rebirth. This modern urban landscape became a favorite subject for artists such as Oda Kazuma (1882–1956), a lithographer who portrayed Tokyo’s crowded streets and nighttime attractions. Kazuma Oda was a painter, lithographer and woodblock print artist active during the early 20th century. Born in Tokyo, Oda received a diverse artistic education.

Print Reproduction after the original - image in excellent condition. Slightly handling in white margin which can easily be concealed when framed.