Early Edo Woodblocks - Handsome design from a group of early Edo era woodblocks by 18th and 19th century master artists such as Hokusai, Eizan, Eisen, Toyokuni I, and others. This terrific selection of illustrations includes beauties, kabuki portraits, and scenes from everyday life, depicting traditional tales and novels, as well as the new "floating world," in wonderful detail. This is a terrific offering of classic, early designs, and a wonderful opportunity to add a work by a renowned ukiyo-e artist to any collection.

Nihonbashi, circa 1804 - An unusual double-width design for this station from a later edition without a poem. Still later, a single-width design by Shigenobu was substituted for this station. Also in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 4 5/8" x 13 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Separation along vertical fold near left edge, losses and holes, repaired. Toning, soiling, slight rubbing, a few creases. Please see photos for details.