June (Rainy Scene of the Sen-ke, Japanese Tea Ceremony Founder's House)
六月 (千家雨景)
- Series:
- Twelve Months of Kyoto (print 6 of 12)
- Date:
- second half 20th century
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Chuban
- Dimensions:
- 25.1 × 28.3 cm
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Typical Price
June brings rain to Tokuriki's Kyoto series, with this atmospheric print depicting the Sen family tea ceremony house in a downpour. The muted tones and falling rain create a contemplative mood distinct from the brighter seasonal entries. Published by Unsodo, this print generally sells for $75-$300. Rain scenes are prized by collectors who appreciate the technical challenge of conveying weather in woodblock.
Description
A rainy scene of the Sen family house, founders of the Japanese tea ceremony tradition, from the series of twelve months of Kyoto.
