1930's Reprints - These early reprints were produced using traditional inks and papers in the 1930's before World War II. With the influx of foreigners following the war, there were a great number of prints produced for visitors unfamiliar with the tradition of Japanese woodblock printing. These prints, however, were produced for local collectors and so great care was taken to finely emulate the original prints. These 1930's prints bear a rectangular red seal and, while they are recognized by collectors as being reprints of the finest quality, the name of the publisher was lost. A rare, beautiful print with an attractive sense of age

Comments - Attractive design of a woman washing cloth in a flowing stream, kneading it with her feet in the clear water. She lifts the hem of her pink and purple plaid kimono to keep it from getting wet as she works. A shallow wooden tub of laundry rests on the shore nearby, with a willow tree framing the view. A handsome scene from everyday life in the Edo era.

Artist - Harunobu (1724 - 1770)

Image Size - 11 1/8" x 8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight thinning and paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. Slight toning, a few tiny spots and creases at top corners, red seal at lower left. Please see photos for details. Good overall.