{"product_id":"shu-u-ikka-passing-of-a-sudden-shower","title":"- Shu-u Ikka (After a Shower of Rain) -","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** ON SALE **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe remarkable woodblock print Shu-u Ikka (Clearing After a Rain Shower) is by Toraji Ishikawa (1875–1964) and was printed in Shōwa 9 (1934). While Ishikawa is best known for his Ten Female Nudes series, he also produced beautiful landscape prints, including this work. A masterpiece of his, it vividly depicts, with divided colors, a bustling harbor where small sailing ships gather after a sudden rain shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower left margin is watermarked \"Ishikawa Toraji\" and bears the carver's name, \"Yamagishi Kazue\" (1891–1984), and the printer's name, \"Urushibara Eijiro\" (1882–1943). The artist’s signature, \"Ishikawa,\" along with the red \"Tora\" seal, appears in the lower right of the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnique: Woodblock \u003cbr\u003ePaper size: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 and 3\/4 inches by 14 and 1\/2 inches (48 x 37 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eImage size: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e14 and 7\/8 inches by 11 and 3\/4 inches (37.9 x 30 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDate: 1934\u003cbr\u003eSigned: Artist signature \"Ishikawa\" with \"Tora\" artist's red seal on the lower right of  the image. \u003cbr\u003eCondition: There is age toning, foxing, creases, and staining on the margins, as shown. The image area remains generally good, although there is age toning and a tiny spot on the mountain within the image. There are tape residues\/stains along the edge of the verso, which are visible from the front. Due to these condition issues, the price has been reduced. Please refer to the photos. 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