Vintage Takahashi Shōtei (Hiroaki) Woodblock Print "Snowy Night With a Hazy Moon"

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An exquisite, highly atmospheric vintage Shōwa-era hand-pulled woodblock print by the legendary Shin-Hanga movement master, Takahashi Shōtei (also known as … Read more An exquisite, highly atmospheric vintage Shōwa-era hand-pulled woodblock print by the legendary Shin-Hanga movement master, Takahashi Shōtei (also known as Hiroaki Takahashi, 1871–1945). The piece depicts his celebrated design, Snowy Night with a Hazy Moon (alternatively titled Misty Moon Night and Snow).

• Artistic Significance: A quintessential example of Shōtei's mastery over nocturnal landscapes. The print showcases an incredible depth of cool Prussian blues and crisp whites, highlighted by masterful ink graduation (bokashi) creating a luminous, hazy full moon filtering through snow-capped tree branches. Features the vertical hand-carved series script reading Yukifuri no yoru ("A Snowy Night") on the left field.

• Framing & Quality: Professionally displayed under glass behind a crisp white double mat, housed in its original, sleek minimalist black gallery frame.

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The dark night sky and crisp snowy gradients remain deeply saturated and bold with zero foxing or sun-bleaching.

• Dimensions: 10.125" W x 18.5" H x 0.75" D

A mesmerizing architectural statement piece that perfectly channels 20th-century Japanese landscape art. This unique vertical profile acts as a wonderful anchor for a Japandi gallery wall layout or a mid-century entryway vignette. Ready to hang. See less