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Title |
"Drum Bridge at Meguro and Sunset Hill" #111 ("Meguro Taiko-bashi, Yuhi-no-oka") |
Date |
April 1857 |
Series |
"100 Famous Views of Edo" ("Meisho Edo Hyakkei") |
Publisher |
Uoya Eikichi |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
8 7/8 x 13 3/8 |
Impression |
Very Good. Nicely done "bokashi" shading to roof, water, cartouche, and sky; some "mica" added to upper black band; nicely visible "woodgrain" to sky and water; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Good++. Good colors, some fading. Small repairs at edges; minor soiling and marks. |
Reference/Illus |
"Hiroshige--Brooklyn Museum" pl#111; "Hiroshige--The James A Michener Collection" pg 108, pl#IV-32-N; San Francisco Museum of Art #101. |
Comments |
From Hiroshige's most celebrated series, a highly sought-after snow image. Unique visible "woodgrain" pattern confirms printing done via original blocks. (See related article #4: on authentication of prints. |
Item # |
CG-778 |
Price |
$1,375 (Sold) (Guaranteed early original) |
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