Artist |
Hiroshige (1797-1858) |
Title |
"Light Rain on Nihon Bridge" ("**") |
Date |
Originally 1834-36 (1946-58 printing--not new) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by family of Army serviceman
Lt Col Frank Fliniau--POW 1942-45,
stationed in Tokyo 1946-58. |
Series |
"Scenes of the Eastern Capital" ("Toto Meisho") |
Publisher |
na |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
Image Size |
8 7/8 x 13 3/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Superbly executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light
"gauffrage" (embossing) to bridge and buildings;
highly detailed carving, crisp lines.
|
Condition |
Nearly Excellent.
Excellent colors. Clean front and verso.
(Light toning; slight wear.)
|
Reference/Illus |
na |
Comments |
Originally designed 1834-36 by Hiroshige -- a later 1946-58 reprint.
|
Item # |
GG-321 (PR-07) |
Price |
NOW $175 Special
(was $275) |