HIROSHIGE (1797-1858) Kusatsu ORIGINAL Edo PERIOD 1855 Color Woodblock 53Tokaido
USD 1250.00 USD
His father belonged to the firefighting force assigned to Edo Castle. It is here that Hiroshige was given his first exposure to art: legend has it that a fellow fireman tutored him in the Kano school of painting, though Hiroshige’s first official teacher was Rinsai.
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | Japan |
| Unit Of Sale | Single-Piece Work |
| Signed By | HIROSHIGE (1797 - 1858) |
| Size | Medium (up to 36in.) |
| Item Length | 19 in |
| Region Of Origin | Japan |
| Framing | Matted & Framed |
| Listed By | Dealer or Reseller |
| Year Of Production | 1855 |
| Item Height | 24 in |
| Style | Japanese Woodprinting |
| Culture | Edo |
| Handmade | Yes |
| Time Period Produced | 1850-1899 |
| Image Orientation | Portrait |
| Signed | Yes |
| Color | Multi-Color |
| Material | Paper |
| Original/Licensed Reprint | Original |
| Subject | Landscape |
| Type | |
| Theme | Art, Famous Places |
| Production Technique | Woodcut Printing |
The paper has a slight sheen, but it’s still easy to view from any angle.
