Rain at Shuzenji
修善寺の雨
- Date:
- 1933
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Dimensions:
- 24 × 36 cm
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Typical Price
Shuzenji, a historic hot spring town on the Izu Peninsula, is transformed by Kasamatsu's signature rain treatment into a scene of atmospheric beauty. Watanabe lifetime editions sell for $1,200-$3,000. The combination of rain effects and the recognizable Shuzenji streetscape makes this a strong example of Kasamatsu's ability to unite specific place and universal mood.
Description
A rainy day at the hot spring town of Shuzenji on the Izu Peninsula.
