Comment - Winter scene with a boy in traditional snow boots and a colorful hood. He flies a yakko kite and holds a simple kite roll in his left hand. A path winds up to some small huts, two children walk alongside. Trees adorn the background, and a snow-capped mountain range can be seen on the horizon. Maybe around New Year's. Flying kites is a traditional pastime for boys on New Year's Day. The text may be read as "Kid's World" (Seikoku kodomo,世国子供).

Perhaps formerly tipped onto the top cover of a post-war Japanese greeting card or calendar (remains of glue on top back edge).

Series - series of winter scenes in rural Japan by unidentified artist


Artist - non identified 20th century shin hanga artist

Signature - unknown seal


Publisher - Uchida Art Company, Kyoto (内田)


Image Size - 12.1cm X 8.6cm   (4 3/4" x 3 3/8")


Condition - single sheet; nishiki-e (cloured woodblock); smaller than postcard size