Returning Homeward in the Evening

by Shotei (Takahashi Hiroaki) (1871 - 1945)

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Returning Homeward in the Evening by Shotei (Takahashi Hiroaki) (1871 - 1945)

Original Shotei (Takahashi Hiroaki) (1871 - 1945) Japanese Woodblock Print
Returning Homeward in the Evening

Comments - Handsome view of farmers returning home for the night, one leading an ox laden with bundles of firewood, the figures in dark silhouette. The spire of a pagoda rises above the rooftops in the distance, with a crescent moon glowing in the evening sky as the sun sets, spreading a warm glow across the horizon. Beautifully colored and shaded. A lovely design.

Signed - Red artist's double-gourd seal "Hiroaki" within image
Publisher - Watanabe

Artist - Shotei (Takahashi Hiroaki) (1871 - 1945)

Image Size - 9 5/8" x 6 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Stamped "Made in Japan" on reverse at bottom edge. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.

Returning Homeward in the Evening by Shotei (Takahashi Hiroaki) (1871 - 1945)

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