| Artist | Hiroshige (1797-1858) |
| Title | "Spring View, Sumida River" |
| Date | ca1853 |
| Provenance | Private placement--consigned. |
| Series | "Famous Views Edo" ("Edo Meisho") |
| Publisher | Yamada-ya |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Yokogawa, Takejiro (carver) |
| Image Size | 8 1/2 x 13 1/2 |
| Impression | Very Good. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to sky areas; highly detailed carving. (Slight color off-setting.) |
| Condition | Good++. Excellent colors. Full original margins. (Margin wear/creasing; 4 scattered worm-holes; light wear; light toning.) |
| Reference/Illus | na |
| Comments | Cherry blossom viewing along the Sumida River. Original 1850's print. (See related article #4: on authentication of prints. |
| Item # | LR-05 |
| Price | $325 (Sold/LC) (Guaranteed early original) |