| Method | Woodblock (nishiki-e) |
| Artist | Takahashi Hiroaki (Shōtei) 1871-1945 |
| Published | 1936 (c. 1946 impression) |
| Dimensions | Ôban yoko-e [~10.7 x 15.6 inches] |
| Notes |
Artist seal: Hiroaki Publisher: Watanabe Publisher Seal: Round Watanabe 6mm seal A classic view of the iconic Mount Fuji from Mizukubo. The scene shows Mount Fuji dominating the background, the evening light hitting the snow-capped top with shades of pink. In the foreground houses can be seen, yellow light coming from within. 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: Minor creasing to Fuji area of image. Two pinholes to top margin. Tiny ink mark to sky area. |
| Framing | framed |
| Price | £1,000.00 |
| Stock ID | 53014 |