Sudden Rain at Atago
愛宕のにわか雨
- Date:
- c. 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
A sudden cloudburst at Atago Hill sends figures scrambling for shelter in this dynamic rain composition. Post-earthquake editions range from $600-$2,000, while pre-1923 originals command $2,500-$5,000. The dramatic diagonal rain lines and sense of movement distinguish this from Shotei's calmer atmospheric rain scenes.
Description
A sudden summer rainstorm sweeps across the Atago area, sending pedestrians scurrying for shelter. The diagonal lines of driving rain and the movement of figures bending against the wind create a dynamic composition full of energy and urgency. The dark storm clouds and the silvery sheets of rain transform the familiar urban landscape into a dramatic scene.
