Comments - Attractive portrait of a beauty walking through the snow along the bank of Shinobazu Pond in Ueno. She carries her umbrella and lifts the edge of her kimono as she walks, her tall geta clogs keeping her feet out of the wet snow. A charming winter scene, nicely detailed with bokashi shading in the water and sky.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 14 7/8" x 9 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Please see photos for details. Good overall.