Kazusa Province, Yasashi Bay, Common Name: Kujukuri

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Kazusa Province, Yasashi Bay, Common Name: Kujukuri by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Kazusa Province, Yasashi Bay, Common Name: Kujukuri

Series; Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces
A Fuji Arts special offer auction

Sixty-odd Provinces by the Mainichi Art Publishing Company - This fine reprint from Hiroshige's "Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces" was published in 1997 by the Mainichi Art Publishing Company of Tokyo as part of a limited edition release of 300 sets. These designs are beautifully printed with fresh, vibrant color and fine detail, including soft bokashi shading.

This set is the most finely printed we have ever seen. The colors are crisp and rich, the detail is outstanding. They represent the highest quality reprints of Hiroshige’s work. Don’t miss limited edition prints, a nice addition to a collection.

Kazusa Province, Yasashi Bay, Common Name: Kujukuri - Terrific depiction of fishermen along the Yasashi Bay, commonly known as the "Kujukuri" or "99-mile" coast. The men are dragnet fishing and hauling in their nets to the beach, where people wait with baskets to carry the catch to market for sale. An interesting scene from daily life.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 3/4" x 9" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.

Kazusa Province, Yasashi Bay, Common Name: Kujukuri by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Kazusa Province, Yasashi Bay, Common Name: Kujukuri by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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