1930's Reprints - These early reprints were produced using traditional inks and papers in the 1930's before World War II. With the influx of foreigners following the war, there were a great number of prints produced for visitors unfamiliar with the tradition of Japanese woodblock printing. These prints, however, were produced for local collectors and so great care was taken to finely emulate the original prints. These 1930's prints bear a rectangular red seal and, while they are recognized by collectors as being reprints of the finest quality, the name of the publisher was lost. A rare, beautiful print with an attractive sense of age

Night Rain at Karasaki - Fantastic view of the huge pine at Karasaki, towering over the stone embankment in a night rain. Beautiful image in soft tones of grays and blues, with heavy gray raindrops falling straight down. A lovely, atmospheric design.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 13 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight thinning and paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. Slight toning, a couple creases at corners, small paper remnant at bottom edge, red seal at right center. Please see photos for details. Good overall.