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Utagawa TOYOKUNI II (TOYOSHIGE) (1777-1835)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes



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Returning Geese at Miho: Kiyomizu Temple of Suruga Province with a Distant View of Yoshiwara from Meisho hakkei, “Eight Views of Famous Places.” A popular theme in Japanese art originating in China and the landscape of the Xiaoxiang region where the Xiao and Xiang rivers converge. Published c 1833-4 by Kinjudo.

 

Fine impression, colour and condition. The pigment in the title cartouche intact, which is usually faded. Signed Toyokuni hitsu.

 

Status: Sold

 

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Ikeda EISEN (1790-1848)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Beauties, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Urawa Shuku Asamayama enbo, “Urawa Station, Distant View of Mount Asama” from Kisokaido rokujukyutsugi no uchi, “Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaido.” The set was published by Hoeido and Kinjudo, 1834-1842. The first 23 (of 70) prints were designed by Eisen, the rest by Hiroshige. In the distance can […]

 
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Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Fujikawa from the so-called “Upright Tokaido.” One of the two snow scenes from the set. Shows travelers coming and going at the edge of the village. Published by Tsutaya, Hare 7, 1855.     Very good impression with wood-grain evident in the sky. Very good colour. Trimmed close, […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Iki Shisaku, “Shisaku in Iki [Province]” from a set of 69 prints [Dai Nihon] Rokujuyoshi meisho zue, “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces [of Japan]” published by Koshihei between 1853 and 1856, this being 1856. A heavy snowfall over Iki island which lies to the northeast of the […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Kai, Saruhashi, “Kai [Province], Monkey Bridge” from a set of 69 prints [Dai Nihon] Rokujuyoshi meisho zue, “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces [of Japan]” published by Koshihei between 1853 and 1856, this being 1853. The bridge spans the Katsura River and is an example of the hanebashi […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Mino, Yoro no taki, “Mino [Province], Yoro Waterfall” from a set of 69 prints [Dai Nihon] Rokujuyoshi meisho zue, “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces [of Japan]” published by Koshihei between 1853 and 1856, this being 1853. The 32 metre fall is 4 metres wide and is located […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Awa, Naruto no fuha, Naruto Whirlpools, Awa [Province]” from a set of 69 prints [Dai Nihon] Rokujuyoshi meisho zue, “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces [of Japan]” published by Koshihei between 1853 and 1856, this being 1855. The finest print from the set and one of Hiroshige’s most […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Station Annaka from Kisokaido rokujukyutsugi no uchi, “Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaido.” Published by Kinjudo, the set was started by Eisen in 1835 who designed twenty-four prints before Hiroshige replaced him and completed the set before 1843. Shows the entourage of a feudal lord progressing along the road […]

 
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Katsushika HOKUSAI (1760-1849)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. A group of three women picking mushrooms. Published c 1800. Another impression, from the Musee Guimet, is illustrated in Muneshige Narazaki, Ukiyo-e Masterpieces in European Collections, 6, Musee Guimet, Paris, 1, p. 176, no. 90.   Fine impression. Very good colour and condition. Unsigned.   Status: Sold  

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. A snow scene from a set Edo komei kaitei zukushi, “Famous Teahouses of Edo,” Kameido uramon, Tamaya, “Back Gate of the Shrine at Kameido: The Tamaya Teahouse.” The set published by Shogendo, 1838-40. Very fine impression. Fine colour. Slight centre fold (strengthened au verso), otherwise very good condition. […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE II (1826-1869)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Nikko Shimofuri no taki, “Shimofuri Waterfall in Nikko” from Shokoku meisho hyakkei, the “Hundred Views of Famous Places in the Provinces.” An uncompleted set of 81 prints published by Uoya Eikichi between 1859-1861 (this being 1859).     Very fine impression of the first edition. Fine colour and […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE II (1826-1869)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Gathering iwatake, rock tripe or rock mushrooms in Kii Province. The common name for various edible lichens that grow on cliffs. The gatherers used precarious baskets that were hauled up and down the cliff face to collect them. Kishu Kumano iwatake tori from Shokoku meisho hyakkei. “Hundred Views […]

 
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BUNSEI (Active c. 1830 -1844)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. A complete set of Eight Views of Xiaoxiang, modern Hunan Province, China. These eight views were taken up by Japanese artists such as Hiroshige and transposed to Japan becoming sets like the Eight Views of Omi, etc. Bunsei was a pupil of Tani Buncho. He seems to have […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. The lumberyard, Fukugawa, from the set Meisho Edo hyakkei, “One Hundred Views of Edo.” The set published by Uoya Eikichi 1856-58 (this being 1856). The set comprises 118 prints by Hiroshige and another by Hiroshige II. However, three prints are dated 10/1858, the month following Hiroshige’s death and […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. The great Sanjo Bridge, Kyoto. Number 55 from the Tokaido: Gojusantsugi published by Marusei, c 1848-49. Also known as the Reisho Tokaido. Shows figures on the bridge including Oharame carrying firewood and ladies with katsugi garments. In the distance is Higashiyama and Mt. Hiei. Fine impression, colour and […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE II (1829-1869)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. A snow scene: Imadobashi Matsuchiyama, “Imado Bridge and Matsuchi Hill.” From Toto sanjurokkei, “Thirty-six Views of the Eastern [Edo] Capital.” The set published by Ai-To between 1861-1862 (this being 1862). Hiroshige I also designed a number of prints of the same area. The bridge goes over the Sanya […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE II (1829-1869)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Shinshu Suwa-ko yatsume akauo wo to (ru). Shinshu (Shinano) Province from Shokoku meisho hyakkei, “Hundred Views of Famous Places in the Provinces.” An uncompleted set of 81 prints published by Uoya Eikichi between 1859-1861 (this being 1860). A winter scene showing figures catching lampreys, eels and red rockfish […]

 
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Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Warriors and Legends

Click here to view image full size. A triptych showing Ushiwaka Maru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune’s childhood name), attended by Kisanda, practising fencing with the karasu or “crow” tengu in a forest glade on Mt. Kurama, north of Kyoto. His training in martial arts is being supervised by a white-bearded yamabushi tengu, Sojobo, King of the […]

 
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Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Kai Otsuki no hara, “Otsuki [“Great Moon”] Plain in Kai Province.” The most popular print from Fuji sanjurokkei, “The Thirty-six Views of Fuji.”Published by Tsutaya Kichizo, 4/1858. A distant view of Fuji with a stream meandering amongst wild flowers. Some of them are from the Seven Herbs (Nanakusa) […]

 
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Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Hara from The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido published by Marusei, Maruya Seijiro, 1847-52. Called the Reisho Tokaido because of the angular style of Kanji used. Shows Fuji towering over the landscape with miniscule figures on the road at the bottom. One of the best designs from the […]

 
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Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Fujieda from Tokaido gojusan tsugi, “The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido.” The set of fifty-five prints was published jointly by Hoeido and Senkakdo in 1834. Shows porters unpacking at the relay station. It was here that fresh horses could be obtained, luggage weighed, labour arranged, and payments made. […]

 
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Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Fujieda from The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido published by Marusei, Maruya Seijiro, 1847-52. Called the Reisho Tokaido because of the angular style of Kanji used. Travellers huddled against the rain on a narrow path. One of the best designs from the set. Fine impression and colour. Very […]

 
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Utagawa KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. A poem by the celebrated poet Minamoto no Shigeyuki from the series Hyakunin isshu no uchi, “One Hundred Poems for One Hundred Poets” which was compiled in 1235 by Fujiwara Teika (1162-1241). Shows the poet on a craggy outcrop with waves crashing around him; Fuji in the distance. […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858) and Utagawa KUNISADA (1786-1864)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. A triptych from a set: Furyu Genji: Akashi. An evening scene showing Genji’s secret lover Lady Fujitsubo and an attendant watching the departing Prince Genji walking through the reeds of Akashi Bay. Based on the famous Genji monogatari written by the 11th century noblewoman and lady-in-waiting Murasaki Shikibu. […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Wakasa, Gyosen karei-ami, “Fishing Boats and Flounder Nets in Wakasa [Province]” from a set of 69 prints [Dai Nihon] Rokujuyoshi meisho zue, “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces [of Japan]” published by Koshihei between 1853 and 1856, this being 1853. Fishing in Wakasa Bay. The highway between the […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Oji Shozoku enoki, Omisoka no kitsunebi, “Foxfires on New Year’s Eve at the Shozoku Hackberry Tree, Oji,” from Meisho Edo hyakkei, “The One Hundred Famous Views of Edo,” published by Uoya Eikichi 1856-58 (this being 1857). This is the only design from the set where Hiroshige uses historical […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Ishiyakushi from an aiban set Tokaido gojusantsugi no uchi, commonly called the Gyosho Tokaido because of the cursive script on title. Shows travellers entering and leaving the village in heavy snow. Published by Ezakiya Kichibei/Yamadaya, c. 1841-2. There are variant states: later editions lack the gradation on the […]

 
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Kikukawa EIZAN (1787-1867)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. A triptych showing a street thronged with people in front of the famous department store Iwaki Masuya, giving a good cross-section of the inhabitants of the city at this time. The store specialised in silk and textiles and was one of the most important in Edo having, at […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Settsu Arimayama, “Mount Arima in Settsu [Province]” from a set of twenty prints Sankai mitate zumo, “Wrestling Matches Between Mountains and Sea.” A fanciful and imaginative title lacking in other Hiroshige sets. Comprises of ten prints of mountains and ten prints of harbours. Published by Yamadaya Shojiro, 1858. […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Harima Tatsuyama, “Mount Tatsu [Dragon] in Harima [Province]” from a set of twenty prints Sankai mitate zumo, “Wrestling Matches Between Mountains and Sea.” A fanciful and imaginative title lacking in other Hiroshige sets. Comprises of ten prints of mountains and ten prints of harbours. Published by Yamadaya Shojiro, […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Mino, Yoro no taki, “Mino [Province], Yoro Waterfall” The 32 metre fall is 4 metres wide and is located in Yoro Park, near Nagoya. From a set of 69 prints [Dai Nihon] Rokujuyoshi meisho zue, “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces [of Japan]” published by Koshimuraya Heisuke between […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Hoki, ono Daisen enbo, “Hoki [Province], Distant View of Mount Daisen.” Shows rice-planting in the rain, with the volcanic mountain in the background. From a set of 69 prints [Dai Nihon] Rokujuyoshi meisho zue, “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces [of Japan]” published by Koshimuraya Heisuke between 1853 […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Shinano, Sarashina tagoto no tsuki, Kyodaisan, “Shinano [Province], the Moon Reflected in the Sarashina Paddy-fields, Mount Kyodai.” This was a popular destination for outings to view the multiple reflections. From a set of 69 prints [Dai Nihon] Rokujuyoshi meisho zue, “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces [of Japan]” […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Mikawa, Horaiji sangan, “Mikawa [Province], Horai Temple.” The temple is situated in the Horai mountains. The 425 steps are shown here leading up to the temple. From a set of 69 prints [Dai Nihon] Rokujuyoshi meisho zue, “Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces [of Japan]” published by Koshimuraya […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Shibaura, shiohigari no zu, “Low Tide [or Ebbtide, or catalogued in some instances as Shell-gathering] at Shibaura” from a Toto meisho “Famous Places in the Eastern Capital” set of ten prints published c. 1831-2 by Kawaguchiya Shozo. Hiroshige’s first oban landscape set with some outstanding designs. Shibaura is […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Susaki yuki no hatsuhi, “Snow on New Year’s Day at Susaki” from a Toto meisho “Famous Places in the Eastern Capital” set of ten prints published c. 1831-2 by Kawaguchiya Shozo. Hiroshige’s first oban landscape set with some outstanding designs. Fukagawa Susaki was a spit of land along […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. A chu-tanzaku print, Natsu, Ryogoku no tsuki, “Summer Moon at Ryogoku Bridge” from a set Shiki Koto meisho, “Famous Views of Edo in the Four Seasons.” Published by Kawaguchiya Shozo, 1834-5.   Fine impression, colour and condition. Signed Hiroshige ga.   Status: Sold    

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. Okute from Kisokaido rokujukyutsugi no uchi, “The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido.” The set of seventy prints was started by Eisen and published by Hoeido in 1835, but in 1837 Hiroshige took over and completed the series with the publisher Iseya Rihei (Kinjudo). Shows woodcutters making their way […]

 
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Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. A triptych, Takanawa tsuki no kei, “Moon at Takanawa” from a set Edo meisho shiki no nagame, “Famous Places of Edo in the Four Seasons.” Shows beauties on the veranda of an inn overlooking the bay. Takanawa was a popular place to visit with views on a clear […]

 
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Torii KIYOMITSU (1735-1785)

on Oct 6, 2014 in Archive, Landscapes

Click here to view image full size. An hosoban showing two female travellers and their man-servant crossing a river beside a waterwheel, a giant sun on the horizon, the ancient symbol of Japan. Very few prints show waterwheels, the best known being Hokusa’s waterwheel at Onden from the 36 Views of Fuji set. They were […]