Japanese Woodblock Print Famous Views of the Sixty-Odd Provinces by Hiroshige
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Description
Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Series: Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces
Number: 5: Settsu Province: Sumiyoshi, Idemi Beach
Medium: Woodblock Print
Date: 1853 (Kaei 6), 7th month
Number of Prints: 70/70 (inc. Title Page)
Format: Vertical Oban
Size (H x W): 14" x 9.25" print only.
Publisher: Koshimuraya Heisuke (Koshihei)
Block Cutter: Yokokawa Takejirô (Hori Take)
Signature: Hiroshige hitsu
Additional marks: Censors' seals: Mera, Watanabe, Ox 7
Displayed with mat and gilt wood frame.
Reference: For an identical print, see the collection of MFA Boston Accession Number 11.26216 and 06.823.5 -
More Information
Documentation: Signed Origin: Japan Period: 19th Century Materials: paper Condition: Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Print in fine condition with minor expected surface wear and toning, not examined out of the frame. Creation Date: 1853 Styles / Movements: Asian Art Incollect Reference #: 641401 -
Dimensions
W. 17.5 in; H. 22 in; D. 1 in; W. 44.45 cm; H. 55.88 cm; D. 2.54 cm;
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