Kacho-e (Birds and Flowers) - This lovely reprint set features some of Hiroshige's most well-known kacho-e or birds and flowers subjects in the unusual o-tanzaku or large poem slip format. Attractively composed to fit the vertical format, each includes a verse near the top of the image. The subjects include "White Heron and Iris," "Kingfisher and Hydrangeas," and "Sparrows and Camellia in Snow," among others.
This Complete Boxed Set - Published by the venerable Adachi Publisher of Tokyo, this compete boxed set includes 12 woodblock reprints in a traditional cloth covered case, along with table of contents and a pamphlet of descriptions in both English and Japanese. Each print is mounted at two points along the left edge to a windowed viewing folder, and has the Adachi Publisher seal in ink on the reverse. These designs are beautifully printed and detailed, with lovely color, fine detail, and soft bokashi shading. The "White Heron" also features embossing in the feathers. A great opportunity to acquire a fine reprint set of Hiroshige's outstanding kacho-e subjects, in a handsome presentation as originally issued by the publisher.
Please note: This boxed set is quite heavy. International bidders are welcome; however, there is an additional $50 charge to ship the set internationally.
Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Size - Size varies slightly, approximately 15" x 6 3/4" + margins as shown; folders 19 1/8" x 13 1/8"; overall size 19 1/2" x 13 1/2" x 5/8"
Condition - Each print with excellent color and detail as shown. One print has spotting, and the rest are in excellent condition with no issues. Please see photos for details.
Complete Set
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