Big Gate at Yotsuya by Shotei

Big Gate at Yotsuya by Shotei
Item# big-gate-at-yotsuya-shotei
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Artist: Hiroaki (Shotei) Takahashi (1871-1945)

Woodblock Prints Title: Big Gate at Yotsuya

1st Publication: 1926

Size: 6-1/2 x 14-3/4 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1926

Publisher: Wanatabe Shozaburo

Condition: A small repaired crack on the side of the print, a few clear area in the upper section. Very good colors, impression and overall condition.

Notes: Shotei created 500 Works or so before the Kanto earthquake that destroyed all the blocks and inventory left. Later on, he re-carved about half of it.

This print has only one single design and no known variation, and was published by Wanatabe post Kanto earthquake.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.

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