Series; One Hundred Views of Famous Places in the Provinces
Gathering Rock Mushrooms at Kumano, Kishu Province, 1859 - Fascinating scene of workers suspending in baskets high over a gorge, gathering iwatake or rock mushrooms from the sides of the rocky cliffs, a delicacy used in cooking. One man stretches up his hand to pluck the fungus, a smaller basket nearby to hold the harvest. His fearless companion smiles and chats happily. The ropes are tied to trees overhanging the deep valley, with a river rushing down below. An intriguing subject with a handsome composition and attractive color.
Artist - Hiroshige II (1797 - 1858)
Image Size - 13 1/8" x 8 5/8" + margins as shown
Condition - Good color and detail. Horizontal folds, diagonal fold near bottom, a couple repairs, a few creases at edges.
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