Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1854

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1854 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1854

Series; Famous Places in Edo
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Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1854 - Handsome view of Akabane Shiba from Suitengu or Suiten Shrine, with groups of women crossing over the arched Akabane Bridge at lower left. A top center, the highest fire tower in Edo rises above a tree-covered hill, the street below lined with daimyo's mansions and filled with pedestrians. Clouds border the foreground and drift above the rooftop. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this image in its collection. An interesting composition.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 5/8" x 13 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. Small loss and slight thinning at edge, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details.

Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1854 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Suiten Shrine at Akabane, 1854 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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