| Artist |
Hiroshige (1797-1858) |
| Title |
"Light Rain on Nihon Bridge" ("**") |
| Date |
Originally 1834-36 (1946-58 printing--not new) |
| Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Army serviceman
Lt Col Frank Fliniau--POW 1942-45,
stationed in Tokyo 1946-58. |
| Series |
"Scenes of the Eastern Capital" ("Toto Meisho") |
| Publisher |
na |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
8 7/8 x 13 3/4 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light
"gauffrage" (embossing) to bridge and buildings;
highly detailed carving, crisp lines.
|
| Condition |
Nearly Excellent.
Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Light toning; slight wear.)
|
| Reference/Illus |
na |
| Comments |
Originally designed 1834-36 by Hiroshige -- a later 1946-58 reprint.
|
| Item # |
GG-321 (PR-07) |
| Price |
NOW $175 Special
(was $275) |