One Hundred Famous Views of Edo - In 1856, Hiroshige began designing what was to be his last great series and a masterpiece, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo." The series contains 118 vertical format woodblocks of classic Hiroshige landscapes. From spring cherry blossoms to summer fireworks, from quiet scenes along the river to lively festival celebrations, Hiroshige captures life in old Edo in dramatic and interesting ways. Hiroshige employed an inventive compositional technique in many of the prints, using large foreground elements to frame a distant view in the background, such as the image of Kinryuzan Temple seen through the doorway of the famous Thunder Gate. Beautifully printed with fine bokashi shading, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" retains its popularity today as one of Hiroshige's great masterworks, and includes some of his most memorable images.

Flower Pavilion, Dango Slope, Sendagi - Lovely depiction of the Dango Slope and the Flower Pavilion at Sendagi. In the foreground visitors relax at tea stands and stroll beneath the flowering cherry trees covered with pink and white blossoms. A rosy tinged cloud separates with design, with steps bordered with craggy rocks leading up the hill at right to the Flower Pavilion itself, which offered superb views from the third story. The slope is covered with lush green trees and foliage, offering a contrast with the pastel colors below. A charming design with fine bokashi shading in the clouds and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 1/4" x 8 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few prints have a couple light creases. Please see photos for details. Generally in nice condition overall.