Grand Series of Fishes - In the 1830s, Hiroshige designed a series of twenty oban size woodblocks of fish, published in two sets of ten prints each, with the second set released around 1840. This untitled series, sometimes called the Grand Series of Fishes, fits into the genre of kacho-e (birds and flowers prints), which focuses on carefully observed birds, insects, fish, and flowers in natural habitats.

Beautifully detailed varieties of fish and sea life are artfully arranged with grasses or plants against backgrounds with soft bokashi shading. Originals from this series are somewhat rare, but a second edition printed from the original blocks appeared shortly after Hiroshige's death.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 9 7/8" x 14 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with paper. Wormholes and small losses, repaired with backing. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.