Delightful Japanese woodblock print depicting a lone boatman navigating a narrow irrigation canal through a peaceful agricultural landscape. Rows of harvested rice sheaves line the waterway while distant village structures recede toward the horizon. Executed in a dramatic monochrome palette with bold carved linework and striking reflections, the composition captures the quiet beauty of rural Japan. Printed on traditional Japanese paper and bearing a carved artist’s seal at the lower left. Retaining its period Japanese export frame.
Image: 4½” x 9¼”
Frame: 10” x 14”
Condition: Very good overall with light age toning consistent with age; housed in period frame.