Plovers, Waves, and Full Moon

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Plovers, Waves, and Full Moon by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Plovers, Waves, and Full Moon

Comments - Attractive view of two plovers flying above a crashing wave as it curls back over itself. A full moon glows in the sky, with a verse written below the birds. The poem reads:

Conniving in pairs,
at midnight hear the plovers
piping endlessly.

There are at least two other versions of this lovely Hiroshige design, one with a larger moon and another without a moon. A classic kacho-e or birds and flowers subject by Hiroshige, seldom seen in reprint.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 12 3/4" x 4 1/2"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Horizontal fold, a few light creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Plovers, Waves, and Full Moon by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Plovers, Waves, and Full Moon by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)