Mt. Rokuso in Kazusa Province

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Mt. Rokuso in Kazusa Province  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Mt. Rokuso in Kazusa Province

Series; Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji

Hiroshige's Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji - In Japan, Mt. Fuji is a sacred place and a symbol of the country itself. Rising majestically near the center of Japan, Fuji dominates the landscape and the Japanese national identity. Hiroshige completed designs for his last series, "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," in 1858. Following a tradition established by Hokusai, Hiroshige’s wonderful series show the mountain in each of the four seasons, from a variety of vantage points. Hiroshige utilized a vertical full oban format to create dramatic and breathtaking views of this most revered landmark. Views range from the urban city center of Edo to cherry blossom viewing in a small village and the fantastic crashing wave at Awa. Seen less frequently than some of his more well-known series, "Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji" ranks as one of Hiroshige's best vertical format series.

Mt. Rokuso in Kazusa Province - Handsome spring view of Mt. Rokuso with Fuji in the distance. At tall pine tree dominates the hilltop with a traveler on horseback approaching a wooden torii gate at left, and a few pedestrians climbing up the mount at left. Cherry trees covered with pink and white blossoms add a colorful touch. An interesting composition, nicely colored and shaded. This is a Meiji era printing from the 1891 Memorial Edition.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 1/4" x 8 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with old folio paper. Some prints have slight soiling or a few small spots. Please see photos for a sense of individual condition. Generally in good to nice condition overall.

Mt. Rokuso in Kazusa Province  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Mt. Rokuso in Kazusa Province  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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