Lake Suwa in Shinano Province

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Lake Suwa in Shinano Province  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Lake Suwa in Shinano Province

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.

Lake Suwa in Shinano Province - Lovely scene of Lake Suwa in the springtime, with Mt. Fuji rising in the distances, framed by hills. In the foreground, pine trees and shrubs dotted with white blossoms frame the view. A beautiful piece with soft shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Two small holes, repaired, blends well. Slight creasing, yellow ink mark in subject, very slight soiling. Please see photos for details.

Lake Suwa in Shinano Province  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Lake Suwa in Shinano Province  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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