True View of Prosperity: Roundtrip River Steamship Service of the Ryogoku Transportation Company, 1877

by Shigekiyo (active circa 1860 - 1890)

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True View of Prosperity: Roundtrip River Steamship Service of the Ryogoku Transportation Company, 1877 by Shigekiyo (active circa 1860 - 1890)

Original Shigekiyo (active circa 1860 - 1890) Japanese Woodblock Print
True View of Prosperity: Roundtrip River Steamship Service of the Ryogoku Transportation Company, 1877

Comments - Terrific view of the bustling waterfront in Tokyo, where people wait at the dock for the steamship of the Ryogoku Transportation Company, which provided service along the Sumida River. Smoke billows from the stack of the ship, and passengers can be seen through the windows. A lively scene of modern Meiji era Japan, also in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Artist - Shigekiyo (active circa 1860 - 1890)

Image Size - 14" x 28 1/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Three separate panels. few holes, a few small tears at edge, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

True View of Prosperity: Roundtrip River Steamship Service of the Ryogoku Transportation Company, 1877 by Shigekiyo (active circa 1860 - 1890)
True View of Prosperity: Roundtrip River Steamship Service of the Ryogoku Transportation Company, 1877 by Shigekiyo (active circa 1860 - 1890)

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