Japanese Print, Edo Meisho Yonju Hakkei By Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869)

Japanese Print, Edo Meisho Yonju Hakkei By Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826-1869).

Artist : Utagawa Hiroshige II (Suzuki Hiroshige) (歌 川 派 広 重 二代 1826-1869). Son-in-law of the first.
Title : Edo Meisho Yonju Hakkei (江 戸 四十 八景). The 48 Famous Views of Edo.
Subtitle : In a fan-shaped Hanji-e (判 じ 絵) rolled up near the title cartouche reading: Sumida Gawa (墨 田 川) Sumida River, No. 17 in the series. One of the series recognized by the Artist and collected by amateurs.

Description : When the cherry blossoms are in bloom, a few strollers walk on the raised bank endowed with (土 手) the important Sumida River (which crosses Tokyo), while others take advantage of the moment to descend the river by boat.

Format : Chuban, Nishiki-e.
Dimensions : 24.6 X 18.1cm
Date : January 1861 Signed: Hiroshige Ga (広 重 二代 画 Work of Hiroshige II)
Condition : Very good printing, very good colors, on the back original album mounting, Excellent condition

With Censorship and publisher stamp Tsutakichi Ban (Tsutaya Kichizo)

Reduced format but which gives the theme treats, a stronger impact and a great conciseness to the design. Interesting layout, with a nice perspective.