Ito Shinsui - Spring Rain Vermicelli

This exquisite Japanese woodblock print by Ito Shinsui captures a tranquil moment of a woman standing beneath a vibrant red umbrella during a gentle spring rain. Surrounded by blooming cherry trees, delicate petals cascade around her like soft snow, enhancing the scene’s fleeting beauty. The woman’s calm posture and averted gaze convey a quiet introspection, inviting the viewer into a moment of peaceful contemplation.

The print’s muted color palette and subtle textures highlight themes of transience and impermanence, central to traditional Japanese aesthetics. The umbrella serves both as practical shelter and a symbolic barrier, perhaps protecting her from emotional turmoil as well as the rain. This evocative work exemplifies the delicate balance of nature and human emotion in Japanese prints, reflecting the refined artistry and deep cultural symbolism found in Japanese artwork and Japanese art prints.

• Ito Shinsui, est. 1966
  
• Approximate Size: 50cm x 42cm
• This woodblockprint is an antique and is sold as seen in the pictures. Please be aware that the colors on your screen may differ from natural light.