Comments - Charming image of a watermelon vendor poling his boat along beneath the pilings of a bridge, which frames the view at right. A small boy sits in the craft next to whole and sliced melons, ready to sell them to customers in pleasure boats enjoying an evening on the water. Nicely detailed.
Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Image Size - 8" x 3 1/2"
Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.
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