Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

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Shoheibashi Seido Kandagawa, “Seido Shrine and Kanda River seen from Shohei Bridge” from Meisho Edo hyakkei, “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.” Summer rain over the Kanda River with the Confucian temple on the hill to the right which was founded in the 17th century. The set was published by Uoya Eikichi between 1856 and 1858, this being 1857. There are many late editions of this set. Unidentified collector’s seal au verso. This is the rare first edition.

Fine impression of the first edition. Fine colour. Slight toning and two pinholes in left margin, otherwise fine condition. Full margins. Signed Hiroshige ga.

Status: Available

Price: £14000