1963 After Harunobu "The River Tama of Hagi", Tall Full-Color Print From Japan

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A stunning tall full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga fold-out print after original woodblock print "The River Tama of Hagi" by Harunobu (died … Read more A stunning tall full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga fold-out print after original woodblock print "The River Tama of Hagi" 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 large sheet of paper, which unfolds twice as it is shown on the images. Numbered 22 on the label on the front of the paper sheet. Very good condition - minor edge wear on the paper sheet, a small repair at the top corner of the print, which can be trimmed off or hidden during framing process, light fold through the lower half of the print, which can be smoothed and shouldn't' be visible, when the piece is framed. Ready to be framed. Copy of commentaries (below) in Japanese and English is included.

Overall (fully folded) 12.55"W x 18.20"H
Overall (fully unfolded) 25.25"W x 28.25"H
Image 4.75"W x 26.30"H

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

Harunobu: Signed
Printer: Unsigned
In the possession of Tokyo National Museum

This is one of the scenic themes of Harunobu. "Tama Gawa" - the gem stream - is the name given to any clear stream. The theme of the gem stream became popular in Haikai literature when poet Kiitsu published his "Mutama Gawa" - the Gem River of Musashi. The Edo people had a passion for their local rivers. This piece is an adaptation on the Ukiyo-E terms of the Haikai theme. The moon casts its reflection on the water and the refreshing looks of the beauty sets off the mood.

Harunobu has left a series of Tama River pictures on different locales such as the Tama. See less