Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826 - 1869)
Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826 - 1869)
Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826 - 1869)
”Kambara, from Tokaido”
Series - Scenes of Famous Places along the Tôkaidô Road
Woodblock
20 1/4 x 15 1/2 inches (frame)
14 1/16 x 9 5/16 inches (full sheet)
1863 (Bunkyû 3), 4th month
Up for sale is a gorgeous woodblock print by the famous 19th-century Japanese printmaker Utagawa Hiroshige II entitled “Kambara, from Tokaido”
from the series: Scenes of Famous Places along the Tôkaidô Road. This early print dates to 1863 and shows original woodgrain from the block in the sky. The condition of this print is excellent with minimally trimmed margins, good color and no worming. The print was purchased in the 1940’s by an American G.I. and had remained stored unframed until recently. Resting in its attractive blue wood frame with triple matting this print is ready to be hung and enjoyed! The images provided accurately represent the quality, condition and aesthetic beauty of this fine Utagawa Hiroshige II woodblock but if you have any questions please feel free to ask prior to purchasing!