Japanese Woodblock Print, 1930s, publisher unknown

SIZE IN INCHES: ohosoban, 6.75 x 14.5 inches

COMMENTS: On shotei.com this print is recognized as a knock off of Shotei's pre-earthquake print listed as M-15. If it is indeed a Hiroshige design, it should be the other way around. Many of Shotei's prints bring to mind Hiroshige prints.

HIROSHIGE UTAGAWA or Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) was a Japanese artist during the 19th century and is considered the last great master of the ukiyo-e movement. His approach was more poetic and ambient than the typical ukiyo-e style, and his innovative compositions were a great influence to Western painters, such as Vincent van Gogh. The term ukiyo-e translates to "pictures of the floating world" and refers to a genre of Japanese art with a wide span of imagery such as kabuki actors, folk tales, landscapes, and even erotica. This movement was critical in forming the Western perception of Japanese art.

Fine, no flaws