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Ando Hiroshige (Utagawa, 1797–1858), ‘One Hundred Famous Vie…
See original version (French)
204
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Ando Hiroshige (Utagawa, 1797–1858), ‘One Hundred Famous Vie…
See original version (French)
Estimate €400 - €600
Voluntary lot
Description
Ando Hiroshige (Utagawa, 1797–1858), ‘One Hundred Famous Views of Edo’ series – Meisho Edo hyakkei (??????), Japan, 1856–1858 edition
Nishiki-e print, ink and colour on paper, oban tate-e format. Plate: Fukagawa Susaki and Jumantsubo (Fukagawa Susaki Jumantsubo - ???????). Depicting a bird of prey flying over the Susaki fields in Fukagawa. The falcon dives towards its prey in the snow-covered marshes below, known as Jumantsubo due to their approximate area of one hundred thousand tsubo (around 33.06 hectares). The falcon’s imposing silhouette, viewed from a unique angle, emphasises the harshness of the snowy weather. Publisher: Uoya Eikichi.
32.4 x 21.1 cm (image size)
Stains, minor damage at the bottom, mounted under glass.
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