Hiroshige II -- "Cherry Blossoms, Sumida River"

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Artist Hiroshige II (1826-1869)
Title "Cherry Blossoms, Sumida River"
Date July 1866
Series "Thirty-six Famous Cherry Trees"
Publisher Tsutakichi-ya
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 8 7/8 x 12 3/4 (plus yellow-printed margins)
Impression Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to upper/lower sky, tree trunk and cherry blossoms, and water; highly detailed carving.
Condition Nearly Excellent. Strong colors. (Very minor marks/flaws; binding holes left margin.) Unbacked.
Reference/Illus na
Comments A colorful cherry blossom image along the banks of Edo's famous Sumida River.
Item # LM-05
Price $350 (Sold/ED)
(Guaranteed original)