| Title |
" Komakata Hall and Azuma Bridge," #62 ("Komakatado Azuma-bashi") |
| Date |
First printing 1857; this edition is 1891 "Memorial Edition." |
| Series |
"One Hundred Famous Views of Edo--Memorial Edition" ("Meisho Edo Hyakkei") |
| Publisher |
na |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
8 5/8 x 13 1/4 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to lower/upper sky, rooftop,
and water areas; visible woodgrain to sky and water areas; highly detailed carving. |
| Condition |
Very Good. Fresh, strong colors. (Light toning; few scattered marks; faint
transfer stain upper/left; light wear.) Retains original album backing. |
| Reference/Illus |
"Hiroshige--Brooklyn Museum" pl#62. |
| Comments |
A very fine printing from the 1891 "Memorial Edition," with much attention to
detail. Exceptional condition due to having been preserved inside an album. |
| Item # |
EG-278 |
| Price |
$400 (Not a recent "re-strike"--guaranteed 115+ years old.) |