1964 After Kiyonaga "Suzumi. Enjoying the Evening Breeze", Full-Color Print From Japan

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A fine full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Suzumi. Enjoying the Evening Breeze" by Kiyonaga (1752-1815). Comes from … Read more A fine full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "Suzumi. Enjoying the Evening Breeze" by Kiyonaga (1752-1815). Comes from a rare Collection of 24 Masterpieces by Kiyonaga. Produced & published by Shuei-Sha, Tokyo, in July 1964. Printers: Toppan Printing Co., LTD. Printed on one side. Attached at the top to a board of heavy textured paper, covered with lighter sheet of paper for protection, numbered 7 on the label on the front of the cover. Excellent condition - minor edge wear on the board and cover, never framed, ready to be framed. Copy of the commentary by Dr. Kiyoshi Shibui (below) in Japanese and English is included.

Overall (folded) 12.55"W x 18.20"H
Overall (unfolded) 25"W x 18.20"H
Image 6.36"W x 8.8"H

Commentary by Ukiyo-e Art consultant & editor Dr. Kiyoshi Shibui:
Signature: signed KIYONAGA
Printers: Unidentified
Date: 1876
In the possession of Mr. Magozaemon Kashiwabara, Tokyo

This is a light work. Takanawa is the back entrance to Edo (former name of Tokyo) via Shinagawa. The lapping ripples in the evening cool of the inland sea spell a flawless tranquility of mood. A couple o tea-house waitresses are relaxing on the stool after a busy day. The way they are putting out their feet, carefree and relaxed, bespeaks of the mood of sheer mindless happiness. Takanawa area had a host of similar tea-houses for revelers of the summer evening. As they enjoyed the moon and the breeze of a serene summer evening such as this, the Edoites were quite innocent of the knowledge of the United States or Hawaii in existence beyond the horizon, for they never dreamed of any other world besides their own. See less