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.
Rain falls on Shuzenji temple town in the Izu mountains, 1933, the onsen resort community appearing in the grey-green light of a wet mountain afternoon. Shuzenji — where the Katsura River flows between old inns and the ancient Shuzenji temple — was already a literary landmark when Kasamatsu painted it, associated with the poet Yone Noguchi and countless other artists who had sought the mountain spa's therapeutic isolation. His rain scene captures the specific melancholy of a mountain resort in wet weather.
1962
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
c. 1833-36
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Ame no Omiya
1930
Color woodblock print; oban
Teradomari no yau
1921
Color woodblock print; oban
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Rain at Shuzenji (修善寺の雨) was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪) in 1933.
Rain at Shuzenji uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on woodblock print.
Rain at Shuzenji was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (1933).
Rain at Shuzenji depicts rain.
Rain at Shuzenji measures 24 × 36 cm (Oban format).
