Series; Famous Places in the Eastern Capital
Wisteria at Kameido, circa 1839 - 1842 - Terrific view of the wisteria in bloom at Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Edo. Visitors relax at a tea stand beneath an arbor festooned with delicate blossoms, looking out over the water and the shrine. At right, waitress sits behind a counter holding a teakettle on a warmer and shelves of cups. Three women stroll past, along with a boy carrying a votive plaque. At left, a woman smokes a pipe as she sits on a bench, a young child behind her gesturing excitedly as he looks across the pond. A charming spring scene, wonderfully detailed, also in the collection of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.
Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Image Size - 8 1/2" x 13 3/4" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight paper hinge mount remnants on reverse at top corners. Thinning at bottom right corner, a couple small holes, repaired. Faint toning, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.
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