Takahashi Hiroaki (Shôtei) 高橋松亭 弘明: Cherry Blossoms on the Sumida River in Rain

Artist: Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei) (1872-1945)Title:  The Sumida River  Date:  ca. 1924-27 Two women contentedly enjoy the views of cherry blossoms while waiting out a rain shower beneath the thatched roof of a tea stall. On the water we see several boats plying its smooth blue surface. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, above, and the rain comes down in diagonal streaks. The perspective is quite interesting, as we are viewing from the side two people who are also enjoying the view.  Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. Two creases that are not visible from the front.  Dimensions: 37.8 x 17.1 cm Publisher: Watanabe ShozaburoLiterature: Hisao Shimizu, Syotei (Hiroaki) Takahashi: His Life and Work, Folk Museum of Ota City, 2005, p.46, no. 200;  Hisao Shimizu, The Collected Printed Works of Shotei Takahashi, A Modern Ukiyo-e Painter, 2006, number 69, page 75.