Hiroshige Pillar Prints - Lovely Hiroshige design from a group of kacho-e (birds and flowers prints) and landscapes in the rare pillar print format. The long narrow format imposed different restrictions on Hiroshige's compositions, resulting in dynamic and creative depictions of familiar subjects. These charming scenes are nicely detailed and colored, and are a wonderful way to add a touch of nature to any decor. Each print comes tipped into a windowed folder for viewing, enclosed within an outer envelope. A great choice to collect or display.

Comments - Lovely winter design of two sparrows in mid-flight, about to settle on a camellia branch, the rose colored blossoms covered with snow. Large flakes of snow fall in the background against a wintry gray sky. A charming print, beautifully detailed with embossing in the bird's feathers and fine bokashi shading in the sky. The poem reads:

The crow fights with the kite over food;
The sparrows dispute over nests.
You stand along beside the pond
On a windy, snowy evening.

A fine Takamizawa reprint with publisher's seal on reverse.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 15" x 6 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.