Kanasugi Bridge and Shibaura

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Kanasugi Bridge and Shibaura  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Kanasugi Bridge and Shibaura

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.

Kanasugi Bridge and Shibaura - Terrific Hiroshige landscape print depicting a procession of Nichiren believers crossing the Kanasugi Bridge over the Furukawa River at the start of a pilgrimage to a holy place. The bridge is packed with umbrellas and straw hats, with banners waving overhead. Ships can be seen on the water beyond with a soft rosy glow spreading along the horizon in the distance. An attractive design with fine bokashi shading.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail. Backed with thin paper. Light toning and soiling. See photos. Nice overall.

Kanasugi Bridge and Shibaura  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Kanasugi Bridge and Shibaura  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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