Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces - Published between 1853 and 1856 by Koshihei, Hiroshige's fantastic "Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces" series features sixty-nine prints, one for each of the sixty-six provinces of Japan, plus Edo and the two major islands. The series represents a further development of Hiroshige's landscape print design, including some of his most modern compositions.

Taisho era Reprints - When increased Western traffic in Japan increased demand for Edo era masterworks, some of the best print publishers in Tokyo embarked on production of some of the finest woodblock reproductions ever made. Following the traditions and methods of the Edo era, the prints were crafted with great care and the utmost attention to detail, masterfully reproducing color, linework and detail.

Not all of these great publishing houses survived, but their legacy carries on through these fine woodblock reprints. Each print from this group of Hiroshige's 60-odd provinces bears an embossed seal from an unknown publisher.

Dewa Province, Mogami River, A Perspective View of Mount Gassan - The Mogami River is crowded with fishermen and cargo ships in this wonderful Hiroshige landscape print. The thatched roofs of villages can be spotted nestled among the surrounding hills and in the distance Mount Gassan towers above the clouds. Attractively colored and shaded.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 14 7/8" x 10" + margins as shown

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