Japanese Art:Prints:Edo


Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Hiroshige Susaki New Year Sunrise Snow
item#: 1414499
price: $250.00
Rare and authentic 19th century Edo period Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) titled “Susaki, New Year’s Sunrise after Snow” from the earliest known series of “Famous Views of the Eastern Capital” (Toto Meisho) dated 1831-1832. This image is considered to be the masterpiece of the ten-print set. Signed “Ichiyusai Hiroshige” at the upper right. The series and image titles are within the image at the upper right. The kiwame censor’s seal (used prior to 1842) and name of the publisher Kawaguchiya Shozo are in the lower right margin. This is a later state missing the decorative border surrounding the image and the address of the publisher in the upper right margin. Like the example in the Michener Collection at the Honolulu Academy, there is no red pigment on the buildings. Paper: 9 5/8" x 14 5/8" (image: about 8 3/8" x 13 5/8"). Good overall condition with full margins. The print is not backed and baren marks are visible. No tape or tape stains. There is some wear, soiling, and discoloration of the paper evident. The green color has faded to blue. Remnants of the original folder are still adhered to the top back corners.

Japanese Edo Woodblock Print Hiroshige Susaki New Year Sunrise Snow
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