| Method | Woodblock (nishiki-e) |
| Artist | Takahashi Hiroaki (Shōtei) 1871-1945 |
| Published | 1936 |
| Dimensions | Chuban [~10.7 x 7.5 inches] |
| Notes |
Signature: Unsigned Artist's seal: Shotei Publisher: Watanabe An evening scene showing two partially silhouetted figures strolling along the river at Mabashi near Tokyo. The aizuri-e, or primarily blue, scene shows a house and the outlines of trees on the riverside across the water, the lights from the house reflecting on the river. The childlike figure on the right carries a lit lantern, producing a warm glow. Takahashi Hiroaki, known as Shōtei, (1871-1945) was born Matsumoto Katsutaro in Mukoyanagiwara, Asakusa, Tokyo on 2nd January, 1871. He was the first artist recruited by Shōzaburō Watanabe. Shōtei produced some 500 print designs for Watanabe. When Watanabe's business was destroyed after the 1923 earthquake, Shōtei redesigned 250 prints. Additionally, in the 1930s, while still working for Watanabe, Shōtei produced almost 200 print designs for the publisher Shōbidō Tanaka. These included 12 mitsugiri-ban prints with approximately 180 prints in smaller sizes. His work is typical of other shin-hanga artists, focusing on landscapes, dramatic light, and the changing weather and seasons. The popularity of Shōtei's prints resulted in various other publishers and designers copying his work. Condition: Light line mark to upper left area of image. Minor glue residue to verso edges. Even light toning. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £775.00 |
| Stock ID | 52514 |