Shotei - Born in
Comments - Handsome shin hanga design of a man walking beneath a tall torii gate in a driving rain, wearing a woven hat and carrying a walking stick. A woman heads towards him from the slope below, her umbrella partially closed around her head. Gusts of wind and rain slant across the scene against a gray sky. A wonderful, atmospheric scene and a rare pre-Kanto Earthquake design by Shotei, signed "Kakei." Stamped "No. 691" on reverse.
Artist - Shotei (1871 - 1945)
Image Size - 14 5/8" x 6 3/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning, a few small paper remnants near edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.
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