1963 After Harunobu "Evening View of Snow on Lacquered Tub", Full-Color Print From Japan

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A beautiful full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Evening View of Snow on Lacquered Tub" by Harunobu (died … Read more A beautiful full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Evening View of Snow on Lacquered Tub" by Harunobu (died on the 15th of June in 1770 in downtown Edo, former name of Tokyo). Comes from a rare Collection of 24 Masterpieces by Harunobu. Produced & published by Shuei-Sha, Tokyo, in December 1963. Printers: Toppan Printing Co., LTD. Printed on one side. Attached at the top to a board of heavy textured paper, covered with lighter sheet of paper for protection, numbered 4 on the label on the front. Excellent condition - minor age wear on the board and cover, never framed, ready to be framed. Copy of commentaries (below) in Japanese and English is included.

Overall (folded) 12.55"W x 18.20"H
Overall (unfolded) 25"W x 18.20"H
Image 8.05"W x 11.05"H

Commentaries on the piece by Ukiyo-e Art consultants & editors Dr. Kiyoshi Shibui and Mr. Sadao Kikuchi:

Harunobu: Unsigned
Printer: Tsuruya Shokakudo
In the possession of Mr. Mitsueda Watanabe

The Ukiyo-E added a scintillating lustre when it took on the form of the colorful Nishiki-E. Harunobu, its founding father, was still young but his contact with Haikai literature caused him to acquire a peculiar sophistication as a genre painter. This piece, one of his "8 Views of the Drawing Room" captures the mood of everyday life in Edo as few others could. The idea of snowy view captured in the white floss-silk bonnet for each black lacquered hand-tub is distinctly witty and a Haikai taste. The signature reading "Kyosen" in the Indian ink signifies that the prints were made for him as his New Year gifts to be distributed among friends. See less