Snow in the Precincts of the Tenman Shrine at Kameido

Famous Places in the Eastern Capital by Kikakudo/Sanoki - This interesting reprint series jointly published by Kikakudo and Sanoki features some of Hiroshige's most famous designs, collected under the title "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital." The subjects actually come from a variety of series, including both "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital" and "Famous Places in Edo." Each reprint includes the same series title cartouche at upper right, with the publisher's seal of either Kikakudo or Sanoki in the margin at lower right. Beautifully printed with vivid color and fine line work, these handsome reprints are a nice way to collect classic Hiroshige imagery.

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.

Snow in the Precincts of the Tenman Shrine at Kameido - Terrific winter landscape of the famous Tenman Shrine at Kameido, with small figures in straw raincoats and umbrellas making their way across two arched bridges, leaving a trail of footprints in the snow. Tiny pink buds dot the plum trees framing the bridges. Snow falls gently over the deep blue water, the sky a cold, dark gray. A handsome Hiroshige snow scene with attractive detail.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 3/4" x 13 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown.