Notes (this edition) These notes were written by the original owner/seller/auctioner of the item and may be inaccurate.: | Artist Terukata Title Woman with an umbrella walking by a river Series Edo no Nishiki - Edo Brocade Date c. 1908 Publisher Kokkeido (Akiyama Buemon) Format Oban (14" X 9 1/2") Comment Embossed rain, burnishing; backed, centerfold |
Thursday, 19 April 2007
A Sudden Shower Artist: Terukata Format: Oban yoko-e: 10" x 14.25" approx
Subject: A bijin walking along the bank of the Sumida river sheltering from a sudden shower of rain.
Ikeda Terukata was a pupil of Mizuno Toshikata and later of Kawai Gyokudo, whose name he eventually took. He received many prizes at exhibitions and his favorite subjects were bijin (beautiful women).
Date: c.1920's
Condition: Full size. Paper toned and foxed. Minor marks and flaws. Generally moderate state.
Colour: Very good
Impression: Very good with deep gauffrage for the rain
Estimated Value: ?80 - ?100 |
Conditions: Very good impression, colour and condition. |