The Hut of the Poet Saigyo at the Snipe Rising Marsh near Oiso

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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The Hut of the Poet Saigyo at the Snipe Rising Marsh near Oiso by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
The Hut of the Poet Saigyo at the Snipe Rising Marsh near Oiso

Series; Pictures of Famous Places on the Fifty-three Stations (Vertical Tokaido)
A February $39 Market Auction, Bill's Selection. . .

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The Hut of the Poet Saigyo at the Snipe Rising Marsh near Oiso - Serene view from a hill overlooking the ocean near Oiso. Two travelers pay a visit to the hut of the noted 12th century poet Saigyo at lower left. The hillside is dotted with pine trees and stone markers. White sails are visible on the calm water and low gray mountains are silhouetted along the horizon. A handsome composition.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 8 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Stitching holes at side, repaired. Slight creasing. Please see photos for details.

The Hut of the Poet Saigyo at the Snipe Rising Marsh near Oiso by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
The Hut of the Poet Saigyo at the Snipe Rising Marsh near Oiso by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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