Hiroshige

réf. 32072801 — Edo 1841-42 Takenouchi. Color Oban woodblock printsigned in block 34.2 x 21.8 cm. edges trimmed five small verso old mends now solid excellent impression & registry a bit dusty very good reprint example sold "as is." . . . . . HAKONE KOSUI NO ZU: HAKONE -VIEW OF THE LAKE . . . ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC & FAMOUS VIEWS OF THE SERIES . . . THE FIFTY-THREE STAGES OF THE TOKAIDO HIGHWAY . . This is one of the most famous and iconic prints of the series showing great composition and excellent use of multiple colors. The mountain which faces Mt. Fuji showing "respect" as well as "pointing" to the most" Sacred" mountain of Japan. The blue lake to the left of the mountain completes a classic view. This is print number 11 of the series. Per Forrer this print is the exact print discussed and illustrated with the exact three cinnabar Hanko seals/chops. It was published by Takenouchi Magohachi Hoeido ca. 1831-4 Signed Hiroshige Ga with censor seal Kiwame. See Forrer below. . We believe this is a later but undated reprint of the above example. . CONDITION: The print surface is soiled dusty with four mends on the verso corners plus a few other mends. Some usual but minor color toning with trimmed margins sold "as is." Nevertheless this still remains a very famous and stunning woodblock color print. . TERMS OF SALE: This print is sold "as is" and is NOT returnable. By ordering this item you agree to the above terms. Please view color photos posted to our website prior to ordering. . REFERENCES: . LANE Richard.: IMAGES FROM THE FLOATING WORLD: THE JAPANESE PRINT INCLUDING AN ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF UKIYO-E pp.229 172-184231-233 #80 showing Hiroshige signature as ca. 1832 in this print. FORRER Matthi. et al.: HIROSHIGE: PRINTS AND DRAWINGS see #18 & opposite page color print our exact example published by Takenouchi Magohachi Hoeido ca. 1831-34 with Kiwame censor seal. . This work is cited in several of the standard bibliographies. . . unknown