Praying for Rain

by Eishi (1756 - 1829)

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Praying for Rain by Eishi (1756 - 1829)

Eishi (1756 - 1829) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Praying for Rain

Series; Seven Elegant Komachi

Publisher - Adachi from a rare series of Edo masterwork designs. Adachi publisher seal in margin or on reverse.

Adachi was one of the most respected publishers of the 20th century. Their woodblocks were printed to the highest standards with excellent color and fine detail. Founded in 1925, Adachi also chose interesting and varied subjects for their prints and was the only publisher of many famous old ukiyo-e images.

Praying for Rain - Terrific Eishi portrait of a young beauty and her maid strolling along the riverside as it begins to rain. On the opposite shore, three women arrive by boat at a teahouse. A wonderful scene of modern beauties paralleling a famous story about the ninth century poet Ono no Komachi saving Japan by praying for rain. Beautifully colored in soft shades of gray with blue accents and delicate detail. A lovely reprint.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Eishi (1756 - 1829)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 12 5/8"

Condition - Excellent with no issues to report.

Praying for Rain by Eishi (1756 - 1829)
Praying for Rain by Eishi (1756 - 1829)
Praying for Rain by Eishi (1756 - 1829)