Shotei - Born in Tokyo, Takahashi Shotei studied drawing and designed book and magazine illustrations early in his career. His big break came when he was hired in 1907 by Watanabe Publishing to create woodblock print designs as part of the "shin-hanga" or new prints movement. As the first artist to work for Watanabe, he designed hundreds of prints for him, more than any other shin-hanga artist. Specializing in landscapes, he designed works in a variety of styles, but is most recognized for his beautiful twilight or nighttime scenes and atmospheric weather conditions such as rain and snow. His lovely prints have a wonderful graphic appeal and make beautiful framed displays, and are a great area of collecting for the shin-hanga enthusiast.

Comments - Beautiful shin hanga image of silhouetted travelers making their way across Sakawa Bridge as the sun sets. Two bearers carry a palanquin over the bridge, one holding a softly glowing lantern to light the way. The pilings of the bridge are reflected on the shimmering water below, and the sky is suffused with a warm peach glow shaded to yellow as a crescent moon rises. A lovely Shotei design with fine bokashi shading. Stamped "Made in Japan" on reverse at bottom edge.

Publisher - Watanabe

Artist - Shotei (1871 - 1945)

Image Size - 14 3/4" x 6 3/8" + margins

Condition - With excellent color and detail. Lightly toning at edges with one small pinpoint hole in margin. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.