Landscape to City: A Collection of 20th Century Japanese Prints

Landscape to City: A Collection of 20th Century Japanese Prints

View full screen - View 1 of Lot 7. Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki, 1871-1945) | Enjoying the Evening Cool at Okawa (Okawa no suzumi) | Taisho period, early 20th century.

Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki, 1871-1945) | Enjoying the Evening Cool at Okawa (Okawa no suzumi) | Taisho period, early 20th century

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November 18, 02:11 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 GBP

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Takahashi Shotei (Hiroaki, 1871-1945)

Enjoying the Evening Cool at Okawa (Okawa no suzumi)

Taisho period, early 20th century


woodblock print, with artist's gourd-shaped seal Shotei, two square black seals, no publisher's mark but published by Watanabe Shozaburo, circa 1920


Vertical mitsugiriban: 37 x 16 cm., 14½ x 6¼ in.

During the Edo period (1603-1863), the lower course of the Sumida River was often referred to as the Okawa, or Great River. Here, a lady stands to the edge of a boat holding an uchiwa fan aloft, faintly printed in soft blue tones. On the opposing bank, lantern lights emanate from riverside teahouses and establishments.

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