Artist |
Hiroshige (1797-1858) |
Title |
"Bow-shaped Crescent Moon" ("Yumiharizuki") |
Date |
Originally published 1832; (later "re-strike" edition, ca 1950's). |
Series |
"Twenty-eight Moonlight Views" ("Tsuki Niju-hakkei no Uchi") |
Publisher |
Oedo Mokuhansha (Tokyo, active ca1950-70's) (aka Uedo Mokuhansha) |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
6 7/8 x 15 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" to
trees and bridge; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Excellent. Strong colors--printed on nicely age-toned paper. (Flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston #21.6790. |
Comments |
A dramatic image of Monkey Bridge spanning between two high cliffs;
faithfully re-carved and hand-printed. |
Item # |
EG-984 |
Price |
$295 |