Rains of the Fifth Month

by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

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Rains of the Fifth Month by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

Harunobu (1724 - 1770) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Rains of the Fifth Month

Series; Popular Customs and the Poetic Immortals in the Four Seasons

Goyo Studio Reprints - Hashiguchi Goyo is the undisputed master of the 20th century shin-hanga movement. A secondary part of his career was reprinting beautiful old ukiyo-e designs from the golden age of the Japanese woodblock print. Between 1918 and 1920, much of Goyo’s artistic work was devoted to creating these incredible woodblock reprints of classic ukiyo-e prints. Each image was painstakingly copied from an original and stamped with the Goyo circular seal. Line by line, color by color, the prints were recreated in Goyo’s studio to perfectly emulate these masterworks of ukiyo-e. Goyo took pride in this work and the release of his reprints was met with great acclaim.

Today, original Goyo reprints are highly sought after by collectors and rare to find. This is an exceptional opportunity!

Rains of the Fifth Month - Attractive scene of two beauties returning form the bath, one with a robe under her arm and a towel over her shoulder. She shares the handle of her umbrella with her companion, a light rain slanting across the sky as she turns her head to chat with a young girl walking in the opposite direction. Two dogs can be seen at right. A charming subject.

Artist - Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

Image Size - 10 1/4" x 7 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Paper remnant on reverse at one edge from previous mounting. Slight toning, a few creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Rains of the Fifth Month by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)
Rains of the Fifth Month by Harunobu (1724 - 1770)