Series; One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Uo-ya Eikichi 1918 Edition Reprint
1918 One Hundred Famous Views of Edo prints from publisher Uo-ya Eikichi - These 1918 prints are from a beautiful posthumous reprint release of Hiroshige prints by the original series publisher Uo-ya Eikichi. In 1918 Uo-ya Eikichi re-released a complete set of Hiroshige’s "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" in a small edition, with prints of the highest quality rivaling those of the lifetime edition. Using only the most skilled printers and carefully matching the paper and inks to the
Benten Shrine, Inokashira Pond - Serene, peaceful view of Benten Shrine and the surrounding Inokashira Pond. At lower left, visitors cross over a bridge to the island housing the shrine. Egrets fly over the water, with reeds growing in the shallows around the shore. In the distance, the Nikko Range of mountains rises above low-lying clouds. An attractive composition, nicely colored and shaded.
Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Image Size - 13 3/8" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Paper strip on reverse at side from original publisher mounting. Diagonal fold, slight toning, a few creases. Please see photos for details.