Komakata Hall and Azuma Bridge

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Komakata Hall and Azuma Bridge  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Komakata Hall and Azuma Bridge

Series; One Hundred Famous Views of Edo

One Hundred Famous Views of Edo - In 1856, Hiroshige began designing what was to be his last great series and a masterpiece, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo." The series contains 118 vertical format woodblocks of classic Hiroshige landscapes. From spring cherry blossoms to summer fireworks, from quiet scenes along the river to lively festival celebrations, Hiroshige captures life in old Edo in dramatic and interesting ways. Hiroshige employed an inventive compositional technique in many of the prints, using large foreground elements to frame a distant view in the background, such as the image of Kinryuzan Temple seen through the doorway of the famous Thunder Gate. Beautifully printed with fine bokashi shading, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" retains its popularity today as one of Hiroshige's great masterworks, and includes some of his most memorable images.

Komakata Hall and Azuma Bridge - A tranquil night view of the Sumida River, with long cargo boats poling past the Azuma Bridge. A small cuckoo flies through the top of the print as raindrops slant across the dark sky. The red flag fluttering atop a pole indicates a cosmetics dealer. A wonderful design, attractively colored with fine bokashi shading in the water and sky, plus a dusting of mica along the top of the sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - With excellent color and detail. A couple small holes along top margin, repaired from reverse. One area of staining at bottom left-hand corner with faint rubbing along edges. Slight remnants from previous backing. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Komakata Hall and Azuma Bridge  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Komakata Hall and Azuma Bridge  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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