Takahashi Shôtei (Hiroaki) (1871-1945)
A couple in the countryside, dressed warmly, walks along a narrow winding path through a wintry bare forest towards a hamlet. The man is carrying a small red bundle, probably containing a gift.
Title: (Jûichigatsu - Kanrin no kan omomuki - 11th month: In the silence of the winter-cold forest)
Series: (Shinkô Hanga) Tanzaku jûnikagetsu - (New woodblock print) The twelve months in Tanzaku pictures
Signature: Hiroaki
Publisher: (Bijutsu-sha, Tokyo)
Date: early Shôwa period, c. 1930
Size: Ko-Tanzaku, 37,5 x 6,9 cm (overall)
Excellent, very crisp and strong impression and fine colours. As always without seal. Original publisher's backing. Mint condition. Rare.
Not in Shimizu, Syotei (Hiroaki) Takahashi. Folk Museum of Ota City, 2005, pp. 74 & 79, no. 429-439. Shotei.com P-20.
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