
- Taki Shibuki (Waterfall Splash) -
The print was produced as a kuchie frontispiece for a novel titled 'Taki Shibuki' (Waterfall Splash) in the literary magazine Bungei Kurabu, Vol. 11, No. 9, published in 1905 (Meiji 38). The artist's red seal appears in the lower right corner of the image. A woman in a summer kimono is seen washing her feet at the base of a waterfall. The falling water and silk tree flowers create a scene that is both refreshing and elegant. It's almost as if you can hear the sound of the cascading water. Artist: Shoso Mishima (1856-1928)Date: Meiji 38 (1905)Paper size: 8 and 1/8 x 11 and 1/2 inches (20.8 x 29.5 cm)Condition: Very good condition for its age, with excellent colors and details. Original kuchi-e fold lines present. The print is backed with old paper, specifically Japanese military documentation paper. It is a carefully preserved piece. *** ABOUT SHIPPING *** For Domestic Buyers Flat shipping rate (UPS 3-Day, fully insured): $20.00 However, for PO Box addresses, US military addresses (