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One sheet vintage Japanese Government Railways (JGR) travel poster, originally issued around 1937. The artwork, often attributed to artist Munetsugu Satomi or P. Irwin Brown, was created to encourage domestic and international tourism during the cherry blossom (Sakura) season.
Artwork Details
Subject: The poster features a striking red five-story pagoda surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees against a pale blue sky.
Purpose: It captures the tranquil beauty and iconic scenery of Japan to promote rail travel as part of a national tourism campaign by the Board of Tourist Industry.
Location Depicted: The image is often associated with famous cherry blossom viewing spots like Kyoto.
Style: The illustration uses a classic, nostalgic graphic style reminiscent of 20th-century travel advertisements. |
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