Plovers on the Sumida River and Farms at Hashiba

by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

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Plovers on the Sumida River and Farms at Hashiba by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Hokusai (1760 - 1849) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Plovers on the Sumida River and Farms at Hashiba

Series; Views of Both Banks of the Sumida River

Hokusai Anthology of Famous Pictures by Takamizawa - In the mid-1950s, the renowned Takamizawa Publisher released a reprint series of 49 of Hokusai prints. The series focused on Hokusai’s charming, atypical designs that were less commonly seen. From nature scenes and beauties to outstanding selections from Hokusai's "100 Views of Mt. Fuji" series, these expertly carved and printed designs beautifully capture the details of the Edo era originals. Printed with the attention to detail and exquisite quality of the Takamizawa Publisher, this rare reprint series is a collector’s delight.

Plovers on the Sumida River and Farms at Hashiba - Two beauties make their way between buildings along the busy waterfront, a servant behind. Workers stack cargo at right, one man tossing bundles of firewood up to another. A lively winter scene along the Sumida River with snow covering the rooftops.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Hokusai (1760 - 1849)

Image Size - 7 5/8" x 10 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few light spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Plovers on the Sumida River and Farms at Hashiba by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)
Plovers on the Sumida River and Farms at Hashiba by Hokusai (1760 - 1849)