Senju in Musashi Province

by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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Senju in Musashi Province by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Senju in Musashi Province

Series; Thirty-six Views of Fuji
Spring Collection: Rare Taisho era Takamizawa prints

Takamizawa's Taisho era Reprints - With the increase in Western visitors to Japan in the first quarter of the 20th century and the interest in the Edo era woodblock print tradition, some of the best publishing houses began to release high quality reprints of the most famous ukiyo-e designs. Founded in 1911, the Takamizawa Publisher of Tokyo produced some of the highest quality ukiyo-e woodblock reprints of all time. Drawing on the traditions and methods of the Edo era, the company created reprints with the utmost care and great attention to detail, masterfully reproducing color, line work, and even wood grain detail in some cases. 

This print was published during the Taisho era (1911 - 1925), and features a Takamizawa seal on the reverse. Takamizawa's Taisho era prints are considered to be some of the finest reprints ever done. Today, these lovely old prints are sought after by collectors. This is a fantastic early release by Takamizawa and a great choice for a collector interested in classic ukiyo-e images.

Senju in Musashi Province - Beautiful view of Fuji from Senju, a suburb of Edo. Two fishermen sit along the edge of the canal and fish from the Arakawa River. A traveler looks across towards Fuji and leads his tired horse behind him.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 9 1/2" x 14 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight toning, a few small spots and light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Senju in Musashi Province by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
Senju in Musashi Province by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)