Ichiryusai HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

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A rare ko-tanzaku design, Tsukudajima natsu no kei, “Summer View of Tsukudajima Island.” From a Toto meisho set published by Shogendo, c. 1837-8. Shows a large fishing boat beneath a bursting rocket; Tsukudajima in the background. There is another version of this design with a halo of light falling from the bursting rocket. This impression is so fine, I am surmising this is the earliest state.

Very fine early impression with strong woodgrain visible. Fine colour and condition. Signed Hiroshige ga.

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