Fujiwara no Toshiyuki Ason, Poet No. 18

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Fujiwara no Toshiyuki Ason, Poet No. 18 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Fujiwara no Toshiyuki Ason, Poet No. 18

Series; Comparison of the Ogura One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, circa 1847

Comparison of the Ogura One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each -  Handsome design from a terrific series pairing a verse from the best-loved collection of Japanese poetry, "The One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each," with figures from Japanese history or theater. Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Kunisada each designed prints for the series. Divided into two parts, the first group of prints features a poem next to the series title, while the second half includes a fan-shaped inset with a portrait of the featured poet. A wonderful and unusual series with great designs by the top artists of the mid-19th century. These prints would make great additions to any ukiyo-e collection.

Fujiwara no Toshiyuki Ason, Poet No. 18 - Lovely portrait of the beautiful courtesan Akoya, the mistress of Taira no Kagekiyo. The Genji commander Shigetada kidnapped the lovely courtesan Akoya, hoping to force her to reveal Kagekiyo's whereabouts after he escaped following the Battle of Dan-no-ura. She kneels on the floor, hugging herself, a frightened look on her face as a small girl carries in an umbrella. A large woven hat and a sword rest on the ground nearby. The poem by Fujiwara no Toshiyuki Ason reads:

The waves are gathered
On the shore of Sumi Bay,
And in the gathered night,
When in dreams I go to you,
I hide from people's eyes.

A lovely design, attractively detailed and colored.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Small losses at edge, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and rubbing. Please see photos for details.

Fujiwara no Toshiyuki Ason, Poet No. 18 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Fujiwara no Toshiyuki Ason, Poet No. 18 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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