Shelter from a Sudden Shower - Beautifully detailed triptych showing a group of travelers seeking shelter under a large pine tree during a sudden rain storm. At right, a pair of beauties and a young man dash towards the tree, the women sharing an umbrella and the man looking up at the yellowish sky. At left, a mother cradles a baby against her chest as she holds the hand of her crying son, who wipes his eyes. A vender kneels beside him, taking the opportunity to smoke a slender pipe, while a woman standing nearby presses her hand to her ears during the thunder. Rain slants across the landscape, blowing the grasses in the background. A wonderful scene from everyday life, rarely seen in reprint. This print was published by Kyoeido.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 15" x 30 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.