Shower of Rain in Sunshine at Nihonbashi

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Shower of Rain in Sunshine at Nihonbashi by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Shower of Rain in Sunshine at Nihonbashi

Series; Famous Places 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.

Shower of Rain in Sunshine at Nihonbashi - Fantastic Hiroshige woodblock showing pedestrians huddled under umbrellas crossing the Nihonbashi Bridge during a rain shower. Mt. Fuji rises in the distance above the faint warm glow of sunshine along the horizon. A classic Hiroshige image and a fine reprint with lovely color and soft shading.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 13 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent with no issues to report.

Shower of Rain in Sunshine at Nihonbashi by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Shower of Rain in Sunshine at Nihonbashi by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)