Catalog ID: 11012
Artist: Hiroshige
Medium: Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Series Title: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Edition: Original
Date: 1857
Publisher: Uoya Eikichi
Reference No.: #36 - One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Size: 14 -1/2 x 9 -3/4 "
Condition: Very fine
Notes: The design, "A View from Massaki of Suijin Shrine" is a tranquil riverside scene, encapsulating the serene beauty of nature and everyday life in Edo during the mid-19th century. The composition is framed by the curved edge of a circular fan, highlighted by delicate blooming plum branches in the foreground. The narrow strips on the right-hand side suggest the edge of shoji screens. Through the circular window, one can see calm waters with boats gently floating, steered by figures using poles. The shoreline is adorned with lush greenery, and distant mountains outline the horizon under a pastel sky dappled with flying birds. The subtle gradation of colors from the blue water to the warm hues of the sunset sky illustrates the meticulous detail and artistry characteristic of Hiroshige’s work within the Ukiyo-e tradition.
Artist: Hiroshige
Medium: Original Japanese Woodblock Print
Series Title: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Edition: Original
Date: 1857
Publisher: Uoya Eikichi
Reference No.: #36 - One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Size: 14 -1/2 x 9 -3/4 "
Condition: Very fine
Notes: The design, "A View from Massaki of Suijin Shrine" is a tranquil riverside scene, encapsulating the serene beauty of nature and everyday life in Edo during the mid-19th century. The composition is framed by the curved edge of a circular fan, highlighted by delicate blooming plum branches in the foreground. The narrow strips on the right-hand side suggest the edge of shoji screens. Through the circular window, one can see calm waters with boats gently floating, steered by figures using poles. The shoreline is adorned with lush greenery, and distant mountains outline the horizon under a pastel sky dappled with flying birds. The subtle gradation of colors from the blue water to the warm hues of the sunset sky illustrates the meticulous detail and artistry characteristic of Hiroshige’s work within the Ukiyo-e tradition.