Mt Fuji in Mist by Shotei Pre-earthquake

Artist: Hiroaki (Shotei) Takahashi (1871-1945)

Woodblock Prints Title: Mt Fuji in Mist

1st Publication: 1910

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

Date of this edition: 1910, 1st edition ( Pre earthquake )

Publisher: Nishikiye Sha

Condition: A vertical crease near the right and left edge of the print. A pin hole on the upper center of the print, near the margin. Very good colors and impression. Good overall condition.

Notes: This print has some mica in the mist area to reinforce the effect of mist, and giving it a glittering effect. Very rare pre-eathquake design, reprinted in 1936 by Wanatabe with the seal on the left side of the print, and a few more additional trees also on the left side.

This print belongs to a series of print called the weeks family scrapbook of trip to Japan.

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.