Artist: Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki). Subject: Rain on Izumi Bridge. Size: Tanzaku design measures 6.75″ x 15″. Condition: Fine color, impression, condition. Two small paper-tape remnants on verso top margin. The item “Original Japanese Woodblock Print by TAKAHASHI SHOTEI Rain on Izumi Bridge” is in sale since Saturday, March 21, 2020. This item is in the […]
Japanese woodblock by Kawase Hasui. Title: Tatsuya Kutsu in Hira Izumi. First edition with D-seal lower right margin. From Hasui’s “Collection of Scenic Views of Japan-Eastern”. Temple in front of large cave/rock formation. Measure 9 1/2 inches by 14 1/4 inches. Beautiful condition, excellent color. Small Made in Japan to the back border. Will enclose […]
According to research, print is dated to 1932 and usually referred to as “Izumi Bridge in Rain” or Night Shower on Izumi Bridge. A beautiful composition of two figures running across a wooden bridge. Both are holding umbrellas, one of which is barefoot whilst carrying a paper lantern. Hallmarks: Piece is signed along left side […]
HIROAKI SHOTEI TAKAHASHI, NIGHT SHOWER AT IZUMI BRIDGE, JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT. THIS IS A CHIRIMEN (CREPE) PRINT WHICH MAKES IT MORE DURABLE. SHOTEI’S STAMP IS ON THE LEFT MIDDLE BUT DUE TO THE CREPE PROCESS AND THE DARK COLORING IT DID NOT SCAN WELL. THIS IS ONE OF SHOTEI’S MOST PRIZED IMAGES. IMPRESSION AND COLOR […]
JAPANESE WOODBLOCK Utagawa Hiroshige “Izumi Province Takashi Beach” Printed in 1853. He is particularly known for his scenes featuring snow and rain, which feauture in many of his best and most famous images, and which has led to his becoming know as “the artist of rain, snow and mist”. He was born (with the name […]