Fine printing from the respected Tokyo publisher Oedo Mokuhansha - These classic designs were produced by the well known Tokyo publisher Oedo Mokuhansha amidst a resurgence of interest in ukiyo-e. Like many of these traditional businesses, the woodblock print craft was passed down through generations, and the Oedo Mokuhansha company was formed by descendents of an Edo era publisher. These are nice early prints of the highest quality standards and an excellent choice if you are looking for fine old woodblock reprints.

Poem by Fujiwara no Michinobu Ason - Terrific Hokusai print from his series "100 Poems as Explained by the Nurse." Travelers and palanquin bearers begin the day's travels early, starting off on the road as the sun rises. The poem by Fujiwara no Michinobu Ason accompanying the print reads:

Though I know indeed
That the night will come again
After the day has dawned,
Still, in truth, I hate the sight
Of the morning's coming light.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 9 3/8" x 14 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning, a few light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.