Fuji, Egret, and Reeds

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Fuji, Egret, and Reeds by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Fuji, Egret, and Reeds

Series; A Collection of Twelve Tanzaku Views of Mt. Fuji

Twelve Tanzaku Views of Mt. Fuji - Charming design from an unusual Hiroshige series of twelve views of Mt. Fuji in tanzaku form. Tanzaku or "poem slip" prints are narrow, vertical format woodblocks with a printed verse or space to write a poem. This traditional Japanese form dates back hundreds of years, and is still in use today, with tanazaku decorating bamboo branches for the annual Tanabata Festival. This interesting Meiji era series depicts Mt. Fuji from various vantage points, often as only a white shape on the horizon with no black outline, adding to the illusion of distance. We have never come across this series before and can find no other reference to it. A great item for a collector interesting in Hiroshige images.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - This print with good color and detail as shown. Slight toning. Slight paper remnants on reverse from previous backing. Please see photos for details.

Fuji, Egret, and Reeds by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Fuji, Egret, and Reeds by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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