A Special Takamizawa Collection - The Takamizawa publisher produced some of the finest woodblock reprints of the 20th century. Drawing on the traditions and methods of the Edo era, the prints were produced replicating original Edo era colors and printed on beautiful handmade paper. The printers worked with the utmost care and great attention to detail, masterfully reproducing color, line work and even some wood grain detail. Note our photos of the old Takamizawa publisher brochure from this small group that we recently purchased in Japan. The brochure dates these prints to the late 1950’s or early 1960’s.

Comments - Lovely design by Hiroshige featuring a pheasant perched on a rocky ledge, framed by colorful chrysanthemums. The feathers of the bird are beautifully embossed and detailed, and the background is softly shaded from light gray to green. A classic Hiroshige kacho-e (birds and flowers print) subject, perfect for display. The verse at top left reads:

Chrysanthemum scent --
every time a drop of dew
drips down from inside!

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 15" x 6 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent with no issues to report.