Takahashi Hiroaki (Shotei), "Fireworks at Ryogoku"

This crepe woodblock print shows fireworks at the Ryogoku Bridge in Tokyo. Chirimen-gami-e (or crepe) woodblock prints are a rare variant popularized from the 19th century and were produced for special occasions. The tight crinkling of the paper makes the works denser in feel and the colors appear more vibrant. This work is a rare chirimen-gami-e variant of a popular Shotei design. 

Date: ca. 1936
Size: Chirimen-gami-e (crepe print)
Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo
Condition: Excellent color and condition

Takahashi Hiroaki (1871-1945), or Shotei, was a key contributor to the shin-hanga print movement in Japan in the early 20th century.