New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Changing Tree, Oji

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Changing Tree, Oji by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Changing Tree, Oji

Series; One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Uo-ya Eikichi 1918 Edition Print

New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Changing Tree, Oji - One of the most evocative Japanese woodblock prints of all time and a Hiroshige masterwork. This incredible image depicts the legend of the foxfires gathering around the nettle tree on New Year's Eve. Beautiful night scene with the captivating image of the foxes gathered at the base of the tree. The print colored in rich blue tones illuminated by the glow of the foxfires. This terrific Hiroshige print is a collector's favorite and a rare find.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 5/8" x 13 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail. A few light spots in subject. Some minor offsetting in margins. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Changing Tree, Oji by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Changing Tree, Oji by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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