Landscape of Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital

by Hokuju (active circa. 1789 - 1818)

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Landscape of Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital by Hokuju (active circa. 1789 - 1818)

Hokuju (active circa. 1789 - 1818) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Landscape of Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital

Publisher - Adachi from a rare series of Edo masterwork designs. Adachi publisher seal in margin or on reverse.

Adachi was one of the most respected publishers of the 20th century. Their woodblocks were printed to the highest standards with excellent color and fine detail. Founded in 1925, Adachi also chose interesting and varied subjects for their prints and was the only publisher of many famous old ukiyo-e images.

Comments - Lovely Hokuju print of the famous Ryogoku Bridge over the Sumida river in Edo.  Beautiful soft color in an excellent early design.  A nice Hokuju city scene that would make a knockout display.

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 - Hokuju (active circa. 1789 - 1818)

Image Size - 15" x 10"

Condition - In excellent condition with no issues to report.

Landscape of Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital by Hokuju (active circa. 1789 - 1818)
Landscape of Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital by Hokuju (active circa. 1789 - 1818)