Takahashi Hiroaki Shotei Japanese Woodblock Print Ozawa Snow Torii
item#: 1473860
price: SOLD
Japanese chuban format shin hanga woodblock print by Takahashi Shotei, also known as Hiroaki (1871 - 1945) depicting two figures walking in the snow in the foreground, one holding a parasol walking toward a hut, the second crossing a bridge over a stream. A snow laden tree and torii gate are at the left.
Titled "Snow at Ozawa; Torii Gate and a Cottage" the print was published by Watanabe prior to 1930. The title and artist's red Shotei seal are at the upper left. Paper size: 9 7/8” x 7 1/8” (including small margins). This image is cataloged as #C-27 on the informative website www.shotei.com. The print is in very good overall condition with nice color. The baren marks are plainly visible on the back. There is some paper residue on the top back margin from where it had been tipped to a backing.