Woodblock print “Tsuki Nijuhakkei no Uchi Yumihari-tsuki” (Twenty-eight Views of the Moon – Yumihari-tsuki) by Utagawa Hiroshige, published by Oedo Mokuhansha. This is a reproduction from the Showa period, with dimensions approximately 41 cm (height) × 20.5 cm (width) in vertical oban format. It is housed in various museums including the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Library of Congress, and the British Museum. Utagawa Hiroshige was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the 19th century, renowned for his landscape prints. His works, characterized by rich colors and intricate details, depict the landscapes and daily life of Edo-period Japan. Hiroshige’s art captures the beauty of Japan’s nature and scenery, earning worldwide acclaim for its artistic merit and technical skill. “Tsuki Nijuhakkei” refers to a series of landscape prints popular in the Edo period, depicting beautiful urban and natural scenes. “Yumihari-tsuki” is a term used in classical Japanese literature and haiku, referring to a moon that appears like a drawn bow, forming a crescent shape. Please note that due to long-term storage, there may be stains or dirt caused by aging. Please judge based on the images provided. If you have any questions or uncertainties, feel free to ask. Colors may appear slightly different on your screen compared to the actual item.
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