Towboats Along the Yotsugi-dori Canal

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Towboats Along the Yotsugi-dori Canal by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Towboats Along the Yotsugi-dori Canal

Series; One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
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One Hundred Famous Views of Edo - In 1856, Hiroshige began designing what was to be his last great series and a masterpiece, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo." The series contains 118 vertical format woodblocks of classic Hiroshige landscapes. From spring cherry blossoms to summer fireworks, from quiet scenes along the river to lively festival celebrations, Hiroshige captures life in old Edo in dramatic and interesting ways. Hiroshige employed an inventive compositional technique in many of the prints, using large foreground elements to frame a distant view in the background, such as the image of Kinryuzan Temple seen through the doorway of the famous Thunder Gate. Beautifully printed with fine bokashi shading, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" retains its popularity today as one of Hiroshige's great masterworks, and includes some of his most memorable images.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Light horizontal line where backing papers meet. Wormhole, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few marks. Please see photos for details.

Towboats Along the Yotsugi-dori Canal by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Towboats Along the Yotsugi-dori Canal by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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