Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

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Numazu Ashigarayama Fuji no yukibare, “Numazu: Mount Fuji and Mount Ashigara after Snow” from Gojusan tsugi meisho zue, “Famous Places on the Fifty-three Stations.” The so-called “Upright Tokaido.” Shows two travellers crossing a trestle bridge over the Kise River before entering Numazu village seen on the left. Mount Fuji in the distance. Published by Kichizo (Koeido Tsutaya), 1855. There are many late editions of this set with the skies on the two snow scenes printed black. A fine snow design.

Fine, early impression. Fine colour. Small thinned area bottom left margin and one pinhole, otherwise fine condition. Full margins. Signed Hiroshige ga.

Status: Available

Price: £5800