Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital

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.

Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital - Lovely view of Ryogoku Bridge in springtime, with the snow-capped peak of Mt. Fuji rising in the distance. A beauty prepares to board a pleasure boat from a dock at left, her smiling companion already seated. The graceful branches of a willow tree frame the sky, the bridge below crowded with pedestrians. An attractive design with bokashi shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 1/4" x 8 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.

Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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