Artist |
Hiroshige (1797-1858) |
Title |
"Yamashiro Province, Tegetsu Bridge at Arashiyama" #1 ("Yamashiro, Arashiyama, Togetsukyo") |
Date |
1853 August |
Provenance |
Private placement--consigned. |
Series |
"Famous Views of the Sixty-Odd Provinces" ("Roguju Yoshu Meisho Zue") |
Publisher |
Koshimura-ya Heisuke (Koshihei) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Yokogawa, Takejiro (carver) |
Image Size |
8 7/8 x 13 1/2 |
Impression |
Very Good. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky and water areas; visible "woodgrain"
to sky and cloud areas; highly detailed carving. (Slight color off-setting.) |
Condition |
Good++. Excellent colors. Full original margins. (Margin wear/damages; 3 scattered worm-holes;
thinning upper verso corners; light wear; light toning.) |
Reference/Illus |
"Hiroshige's Journeys in the 60-Odd Provinces" pl#1. |
Comments |
Togetsu Bridge below a cloudy Mount Arashi. "60-Odd Provinces" is
considered to be technically Hiroshige's finest series. Unique visible "woodgrain" pattern confirms
printing done via original blocks.
(See related article #4: on authentication of prints.
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Item # |
LR-03 |
Price |
$550 (Sold/FW) (Guaranteed early original) |