Tomikichiro Tokuriki, "Miyajima, Rainbow"

The famous torii gate at Miyajima is shown at low tide after a rain with a rainbow arcing above. 

Series: Scenes of Sacred Places and Historic Landmarks
Date: 1940
Size: Oban (approx. 10” x 15”)
Edition: Later edition (c. 1950s)
Publisher: Uchida Bijutsu Shoten
Condition: Tape remnants on top margin, otherwise excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24", Classic Wood, Clear Walnut

Tomikichiro Tokuriki (1902-1999) created his 36 Views of Mount Fuji from 1939-1940, which is now considered his masterpiece series of woodblock prints. The prints are an homage to Katsushika Hokusai’s series, 100 years before Tokuriki’s time.