Fireworks at Ryogoku

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Fireworks at Ryogoku by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Fireworks at Ryogoku

Series; One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
A Fine Tokyo Reprint Collection

One Hundred Famous Views of Edo - In 1856, Hiroshige began designing what was to be his last great series and a masterpiece, "One Famous Views of Edo." Each print from this series was a classic Hiroshige landscape work, taking advantage of the vertical format to capture a slice of life from Edo in dramatic and interesting ways. The series was very popular with the public and new releases were eagerly anticipated over the time that Hiroshige released the designs. Beautifully colored and finely printed, our prints from this series are a nice opportunity to collect these 19th century landscape images.

Fireworks at Ryogoku - During the hot summer months, residents of Edo would often take to the Sumida River in pleasure boats to enjoy the cool air off the river. The Ryogoku Bridge was a center of evening entertainments. In this beautiful evening view, pedestrians along the bridge and boaters watch a spectacular fireworks display over the river. Beautiful, fantastic print subject, a stunning display. Hiroshige's wonderful Ryogoku fireworks is one of the most sought after prints of the series.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Small spot in margin, a couple small rubbed spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Fireworks at Ryogoku by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Fireworks at Ryogoku by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)