Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 – 1858) (Ando) Japanese Woodblock Print YOKKAICHI: Mie River, circa 1833 – 1834 Series; Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (The Great Tokaido) This is an original Edo period woodblock print; ink and color on hand made paper made of fibres. Image Size: 8 3/4″ x 13 1/2″ Signed: Hiroshige ga Format: Oban. Subject: The Hurricane A man racing after his hat, bowled along by the wind with his coat blown about him. In the first edition copies the man’s coat is shaded in colour. PUBLISHER: Takenouchi Magobei – Hoeido / Hoyeido Hoeido are the first edition of the Tokaido series by Hiroshige. Condition is very good, there is some light fading of colour, in particular the red. The paper is in good condition with some very light yellowing. There are few impressed marks below the calligraphy, please see the detail in the pictures. No tears or damage. The print was framed and stored and the perimeter age marks of the mount can be seen, the print can also be seen through the reverse of the paper as shown and there is also an impression of the picture on the frame backing board. Collection is also welcome. The item “Woodblock Print Original Utagawa Hiroshige Ukiyo-e Hoyeido 1833″ is in sale since Thursday, October 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Prints”. The seller is “bondhams” and is located in Merstham, Surrey. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Primary Material: Washi
- Age: 1800-1849
- Product: Woodblock Print
- Sub-Type: Ukiyo-e
- Original/Repro: Antique Original
- Region of Origin: Japanese
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