Nippon Yusen Kaisha Poster Wonderful design, dated 1913
[Japan] Scarce, colour lithograph poster promoting the Japan Mail Steamship Co. (NYK), showing a lovely Japanese lady gazing pensively as she stands against what looks like the lacquered wooden railings of a temple. Is she dreaming about travelling overseas or looking forward to greeting a visitor to Japan or both? A steamship in the background and cherry blossoms in the foreground complete the poster and create an enticing scene.
[Tokyo] Nippon Yusen Kaisha. 1913 [probably printed 1912]. Printed by Mitsuma, Tokyo.
90.3 x 61.1cm.
In fair to good condition. Some creasing and chips to edges as well as a larger tear at left upper centre edge. A few small areas of damage. Metal bar at bottom is separating at lower left. Some tape unprofessionally used on rear at upper right and lower left. Repairable. Still an impressive poster and rare in any condition. e34121316
