The Mie River Near Yokkaichi

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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The Mie River Near Yokkaichi by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
The Mie River Near Yokkaichi

Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido

Isseido Booksellers - This lovely old reprint comes from a portfolio originally sold by the Isseido Booksellers in Tokyo. After partnering with his brother for several years, Ukichi Sakai opened his own bookshop in the Kanda district of Tokyo in 1911. The great fire that swept through Kanda in 1913 destroyed his business, so he reopened under the name Isseido, and the family-run business is still operating today. These beautiful Hiroshige designs were published by the respected Adachi Print Studio, and include an embossed publisher's seal in the left margin (please see example of labels below, not included). Beautifully drawn with fine line work and soft bokashi shading. A great opportunity to purchase a classic Hiroshige landscape reprint with an interesting provenance.

The Mie River Near Yokkaichi - Wonderful Hiroshige print from his famous Hoeido Tokaido depicting the lone outpost at the Mie River on a windy day. At left, a traveler chases after his hat, which rolls down the path after having been blown off his head. At right, a man bends forward into the wind, his cloak fluttering about him as he crosses a narrow plank bridge across a march. An handsome design with soft color and fine bokashi shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 1/2" x 13 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Light toning. Some prints have a few small spots or slight soiling. Please see photos for a sense of individual condition. Generally in good condition overall.

The Mie River Near Yokkaichi by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
The Mie River Near Yokkaichi by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
The Mie River Near Yokkaichi by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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