Illustrated Sheet Music - "ginza Kōshinkyoku" (ginza March)
This striking sheet music cover for "Ginza March" is a quintessential example of Japan's "Jazz Age" visual culture. Published for harmonica and Columbia Records, the artwork depicts a sophisticated Moga (Modern Girl) strolling through the neon-lit Ginza district at night.
The composition utilizes dramatic, expressionistic angles for the surrounding architecture, conveying the speed and excitement of Tokyo's modernization. Details such as the red streetcar and the stylized record icon at the bottom highlight the era's fascination with new technology and global entertainment. This artwork is a significant historical document of the "Ginza-walking" (Gin-bura) culture that defined Japanese urban life before the war.
Period: 20th century
Style: Art Deco
Condition: Good condition
Material: Cardboard
Length: 28,5
Width: 21
Reference (ID): 1692946
Availability: In stock
