Sea Bream and Sansho

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Sea Bream and Sansho by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Sea Bream and Sansho

Grand Series of Fishes

Grand Series of Fishes - Around 1832 - 1833, Hiroshige designed a series of ten oban size woodblocks of fish for a privately printed poetry album. According to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, shortly afterwards, the blocks were used for a commercial release, with the addition of one new subject and publisher and censor seals. Another nine designs were added circa 1840 - 1842 by another publisher, for a total of twenty woodblocks.

This untitled series, sometimes called the "Grand Series of Fishes" or "Large Fishes," fits into the genre of kacho-e (birds and flowers prints), which focuses on carefully observed birds, insects, fish, and flowers in natural habitats. Beautifully detailed varieties of fish and sea life are artfully arranged with grasses or plants against backgrounds with soft bokashi shading. A rarely seen series and a great example of Hiroshige's nature prints.

Sea Bream and Sansho - This beautiful, full size oban print and the others from this series reflect the Japanese passion for sea life. Published by the Yuyudo studio, these reprints are a great choice for a collector looking to add a unique print to a collection. They are rarely seen and this set is a great opportunity to select from this series. They also make terrific displays when framed or perhaps a nice choice for a restaurant with a focus on Japanese food. Great woodblock prints.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 14 1/4" x 10" + margins as shown

Condition - In excellent condition with no issues to report.

Sea Bream and Sansho by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Sea Bream and Sansho by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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