Rain on the Sumida River
隅田川の雨
- Date:
- c. 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Rain sweeping across the Sumida River creates a curtain of atmosphere in this masterful weather scene. Expect $600-$2,000 for post-earthquake editions and $2,500-$5,000 for pre-earthquake impressions. Shotei's rain-on-water compositions are among his most technically accomplished works, with the river surface effects varying noticeably between early and late printings.
Description
Rain sweeps across the Sumida River in Tokyo, creating a misty, atmospheric scene in which the far bank is barely visible through the downpour. Boats and bridges appear as ghostly silhouettes in the rain-washed landscape. The print demonstrates Shotei''s exceptional ability to render weather effects, with the rain creating a pervasive gray atmosphere softening every form.
