Higashi Hongan Temple at Asakusa

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Higashi Hongan Temple at Asakusa by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Higashi Hongan Temple at Asakusa

Series; Famous Places in the Eastern Capital
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Higashi Hongan Temple at Asakusa - Lovely view of Higashi Hongan-ji at Asakusa beneath drifting clouds edged with pink and yellow. Pedestrians stroll along the street in the foreground, entering the walled complex through a roofed gate. Buildings line the walkway towards the large building at left, and the tips of blossoming cherry trees peek up above the clouds. Attractively colored with bokashi shading in the sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - This print with good color and detail as shown. Small linen hinge mounts on reverse at top edge. Light diagonal folds. A few small holes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases, slight rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.

Higashi Hongan Temple at Asakusa by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Higashi Hongan Temple at Asakusa by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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