Station 15, Yoshiwara Hidari Fuji, Ukiyo-E Japanese Woodblock - "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Hoeido Edition", by Utagawa Hiroshige

Description

Station 15, Fuji fron the Left, from the series Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (Hoeido Tokaido)" - 1833-1843, by … more Station 15, Fuji fron the Left, from the series Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido (Hoeido Tokaido)" - 1833-1843, by reknown Utagawa Hiroshige.
Depicts a family and their ox crossing rice paddies with Mount Fuji to the left.
Japanese laid washi paper with good bleed through on verso.
Framed in 1920's - 30's era, matted with silk brocade and presented under glass in a black lacquer frame. Date : Original 1833, this is a print from early 20th. C.
In very good condition for its age with strong colouration.
Condition is good with minor wear to frame surface and some very minor expected age-related discoloration to print and matting.
Signature of Hiroshige on this print - 1832 approx - lower left. Hiroshige b.1797 - d.1858.
Has been opened at back for inspection.
Listed by East2West Furniture.
Condition is good with minor wear to frame surface and some expected age-related discoloration to print and matting.
Frame: 19 1/2" x 15 1/2" x 1/2". Image: 14" x 9".
3.8 pounds. less