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Tamagawa and Narumi
An Interesting Pair of Japanese Woodblock Prints
The Thomas N. Fairbanks Company, importer for the United States Envelope Company, had these woodblock prints produced in Japan as samples.
Artist: While the prints are signed "Hiroshige", they are variations (knockoffs) of known Shotei designs.
Date: 1920s-30s.
NARUMI: Derives from Takahashi Shotei's Moon on Seashore, a Fishing Boat in Front.
Reference: Shotei catalog no. S-36.
TAMAGAWA: Derives from Takahashi Shotei's Evening Glow on Pagoda in a Deep Wood.
Reference: Shotei catalog no. S-9.
Paper size: Each approximately 7.375 x 5.375 inches.
Image area: Each approximately: 5.25 x 3.375.
Medium: Japanese woodblock prints.
Condition: Excellent.
See my other woodblock listings. I combine shipping.
