Hiroshige II -- "48 Famous Views Edo"--Set of 2 Prints

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Artist Hiroshige II (1826-1869)
Title "Forty-eight Famous Views Edo"--Set of 2 Prints
Date 1860-61
Series "Forty-eight Famous Views Edo" ("Shijuhachi Meisho Edo")
Publisher na
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 6 1/2 x 8 3/4
Impression Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading to upper/lower sky, water areas, and foreground; highly detailed carving.
Condition Excellent and Very Good. Excellent colors. (Minor marks, small stain at horizon one print.) Original album backing and unbacked.
Reference/Illus na
Comments A very nice set of two Edo scenes; Mt Fuji on the right, and the second print (left) shows two western "black ships" anchored in harbor.
Item # LM-02
Price $275 for set (Guaranteed original)