Eight Views of the Environs of Edo - Hiroshige's lovely series, Eight Views of the Environs of Edo, was initially privately printed for the Taihaido Poetry Club by the publisher Sanoya Kihei (Kikakudo) around 1837-1838. The club commissioned the series to illustrate their poems based on famous locations around Edo. First edition prints from this series include three or fours verses of poetry across the top, while in later impressions only a single verse appears. These lyrical landscape views are tranquil and reflective, with evocative atmospheric effects, such as the moonlit Tama River or the evening shower at Azuma Shrine. Moon on the Tama River is the masterpiece of the series, considered one of Hiroshige's finest landscapes.

Publisher - Adachi from a rare series of Edo masterwork designs. Adachi publisher seal in margin or on reverse.

Adachi was one of the most respected publishers of the 20th century. Their woodblocks were printed to the highest standards with excellent color and fine detail. Founded in 1925, Adachi also chose interesting and varied subjects for their prints and was the only publisher of many famous old ukiyo-e images.

Autumn Moon at Tama River - Lovely view of fisherman along the shore of the Tama River. The delicate branches of willow trees frame the scene, with a full moon shining overhead in the pale evening sky. A beautiful scene with soft shading in the water and silver mica that has oxidized to dark gray on the moon. A great Hiroshige landscape.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 3/8" x 13 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Two small paper remnants on reverse at top edge from original publisher mounting. Slight toning, a few small spots and creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.