Nakagawa River Mouth

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Nakagawa River Mouth by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Nakagawa River Mouth

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 Edo era printing. This masterwork series includes some of Hiroshige's most famous and memorable subjects. Today, these prints are valuable and sought after by collectors. As Hiroshige's lifetime prints have continued to climb in price, this wonderful 1918 edition from Uo-ya Eikichi offers a great opportunity to collect these original Hiroshige designs at a much lower price. If you have always wanted to collect from Hiroshige's "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo," but find lifetime Hiroshige masterworks outside of your price range, take advantage of this excellent opportunity. Take some time to browse our beautiful collection this evening. These breathtaking works are a rare find.

Nakagawa River Mouth - Two canals meeting at the mouth of the Nakagawa River were dug during the era of Tokugawa Ieyasu to facilitate the transport of cargo into the city. However, such easy movement also provided a quick way for enemies to enter the city. Thus, in the lower left corner, just barely visible are the roofs of a bakufu guard station. An attractively colored design, with the deep green of the land contrasting nicely with the softly shaded blue water and the red tinged clouds drifting across the sky above.

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. A few prints have slight paper remnants on reverse at side from original publisher mounting or minor offsetting. Some prints have a few creases or spots. Please see photos for details. Generally in good to nice condition overall.

Nakagawa River Mouth by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Nakagawa River Mouth by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)