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Kobayashi Kiyochika
Umewaka Shrine in the Rain

ca. 1879

About the Item

Umewaka Shrine, from an untitled series of prints depicting Tokyo. A woman braces her umbrella against the rain and a man waits out the storm next to his jinriksha in this view of the Umewaka Shrine. There are no black keyblock outlines used in this work, which feels strikingly modern and innovative. This no-keyblock style seems to directly presage some of the techniques and designs utilized by Kawase Hasui, especially for some of his snow and rain scenes. Handmade original Japanese color woodblock print. Published by Fukada Kumajiro. Signed: Kobayashi Kiyochika.
  • Creator:
    Kobayashi Kiyochika
  • Creation Year:
    ca. 1879
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.85 in (25 cm)Width: 14.49 in (36.8 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Excellent impression, color and condition. Large, clean margins. Unbacked. No centerfold.
  • Gallery Location:
    Burbank, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: KYC3561stDibs: LU33224752142
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