Scattered Pines, Tone River

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Scattered Pines, Tone River by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Scattered Pines, Tone River

Series; One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Uo-ya Eikichi 1918 Edition Reprint
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1918 One Hundred Famous Views of Edo prints by publisher Uo-ya Eikichi - These 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. These breathtaking works are a rare find.

Scattered Pines, Tone River - Wonderful print freezing a moment in time as a fisherman casts his net over the Tone River. The net is incredibly detailed with fine line work. Other fishermen are seen along the river in the background, hauling their nets into their boats as two egrets fly overhead. Nicely detailed with fine bokashi shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 1/4" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at sides from original publisher mounting. Slight toning, a few spots and vertical creases. Please see photos for details.

Scattered Pines, Tone River by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Scattered Pines, Tone River by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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