1963 After Harunobu "The Eight Views of Edo - Asakusa", Full-Color Print From Japan

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A stunning full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "The Eight Views of Yedo - Asakusa" by Harunobu (died … Read more A stunning full-color Ukiyo-E Hanga print after original woodblock print "The Eight Views of Yedo - Asakusa" by Harunobu (died on the 15th of June in 1770 in downtown Edo, former name of Tokyo). Comes from a rare Collection of 24 Masterpieces by Harunobu. Produced & published by Shuei-Sha, Tokyo, in December 1963. Printers: Toppan Printing Co., LTD. Printed on one side. Attached at the top to a board of heavy textured paper, covered with lighter sheet of paper for protection, numbered 23 on the label on the front of the cover. Excellent condition - minor edge wear on the board and cover, never framed, ready to be framed. Copy of commentaries (below) in Japanese and English is included.

Overall (folded) 12.55"W x 18.20"H
Overall (unfolded) 25"W x 18.20"H
Image 8.45"W x 11.25"H

Commentaries on the piece by Ukiyo-e Art consultants & editors Dr. Kiyoshi Shibui and Mr. Sadao Kikuchi:

Harunobu: Signed
Printer: Unsigned
In the possession of Mr. Shinichiro Nakajima

In emulation of "The 8 Views of Omi, this is "The 8 Views of Edo" used as the background of beautiful heroines. Asakusa Temple attracts faithful, some of them use the public worshipping for mere excuse to visit O'Fuje of Yojiya store in Asakusa. O'Fuje is a belle who vied her charm with O'Sen of Kasamori-Inari. Her guest of the moment is a sworded samurai. She is often described as more aristocratic type than the other belle of the wider fame. In the days of Utamaro, it was O'Kita of Naniwaya that resigned supreme.

Outside this, the remaining 7 views are: "Evening Gongs of Ueno", "The Sunset of Ryogoku", "The Homing Wild Ducks at the Sumida", "Autumn Moon of Komagata", "Returning Sailboats on Shinagawa", "The Night Rains of Nihon-Zutsumi" and "Evening View of Snow on Mt. Matsuchi". See less