Title |
"Yajiro Mistakes Kitahachi for a Fox, Nawate Road near Akasaka" #37 |
Date |
First printing 1855; this edition is 1891 "Memorial Edition." |
Series |
"Fifty-three Famous Views of the Tokaido--Memorial Edition" ("Gojusan-Tsugi Meisho Zue") |
Publisher |
na |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
8 3/4 x 13 1/2 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to upper/lower sky,
boat, stone walls, and title cartouche; highly detailed carving. |
Condition |
Very Good to Nearly Excellent. Fresh, strong colors.
(Light toning; few minor spots; single hole repair right margin; slight wear.)
Retains original album backing. |
Reference/Illus |
"1988 Ronin Gallery Catalogue" pl#812. |
Comments |
A very fine printing from the 1891 "Memorial Edition," with much attention
to detail. Exceptional condition due to having been preserved inside an album. |
Item # |
FG-087 |
Price |
$375 (Not a recent "re-strike"--guaranteed 124+ years old.) |