Late 19th Century Utagawa Yoshimune II Woodblock a Single Horseman in Deep Snow 36 Tales of Snow Meiji

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An original Meiji-period woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshimune II (1863-1941), a pupil of the great Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. From the snow … Read more An original Meiji-period woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshimune II (1863-1941), a pupil of the great Tsukioka Yoshitoshi. From the snow series 'San'Yuki Roku-Roku-Tan' (36 Tales of Snow, 撰雪六六談), it shows Fukushima Yasumasa riding alone through heavy snow - a quiet, poetic subject rendered with a masterful treatment of falling snow that the original Japanese seller singled out as superb.

Sheet size approximately 37 x 24.9 cm (14.6 x 9.8 in). The print is in good overall condition for its age; as with all antique prints, light soiling, creases, wrinkles or stains may be present and are reflected in the photographs.

A refined snow scene by a late ukiyo-e artist whose work is increasingly collected - rare subject, strong decorative presence.

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Artist: Utagawa Yoshimune II (1863-1941)
Series: 36 Tales of Snow (撰雪六六談)
Date: Meiji period (late 19th century)
Medium: Original Japanese woodblock print
Format: Oban single sheet
Subject: Fukushima Yasumasa riding alone through deep snow
Sheet size: approx. 37 x 24.9 cm (14.6 x 9.8 in)
Origin: Japan
Condition: Good overall for age; light age-related soiling, creases, wrinkles or stains may be present. See less