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.

Pine of Success and Oumayagashi, Asakusa River - Lovely Hiroshige depiction of the Sumida River, the Oumayagashi Ferry and the Pine of Success. Beneath the boughs of the pine tree in the foreground, a pleasure boat is already out on the river to enjoy the evening cool, with stars twinkling overhead in the night sky. The silhouette of a beauty is just visible against the fine reed blind of the boat's cabin. A beautiful design with rich color and fine bokashi shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Loss in top margin, a few small holes and thinning spot, repaired with backing. Soiling, slight rubbing. Please see photos for details. Good overall.