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.
Seven Ri Beach in Sagami Province - Attractive view of the famous Seven Ri Beach in Sagami, with a father and his two children walking along the shore. Two beauties enjoy the view from a teahouse at right, and the snow-capped peak of Mt. Fuji rises in the distance. A handsome design with pretty color and fine detail.
Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Image Size - 13 1/4" x 8 5/8" + margins as shown
Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. One small hole, repaired, blends well. A few pinpoint holes, not noticeable. Slight creasing, very slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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