- Fuji Jū-Nikei no uchi, Ryogoku-bashi Shita (Under the Ryogoku-bashi Bridge, From Twelve Views of Mt. Fuji) -

The wonderful woodblock print "Fuji Jū-Nikei no uchi, Ryogoku-bashi Shita" (Under the Ryogoku-bashi Bridge, From Twelve Views of Mt. Fuji) is by Hiroshige Ando (1797-1858). This print captures a breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji from under the Ryogoku-bashi Bridge. The title "Ryogoku-bashi Shita", "Hiroshige" red seal, and embossed seal in the lower right corner of the image. When Hiroshige was in his late 50s, he drew this series (Twelve Views of Mt. Fuji). They were originally sketchbooks/picture albums of hand-painting. They are very delicate, and the subtle colors are beautiful. This woodblock print is a High-quality Fukkoku Mokuhan (reproduction woodblock print) by Yoshio Kawazura (1880-1963). Printed in Taisho 14 (1925). This is rarely on the market. It is still tipped on the original folder.  Technique: Woodblock Paper size: 14 and 1/8 inches by 9 inches (36 x 23 cm)Folder size: 19 and 1/2 inches by 13 and 5/8 inches (49.5 x 34.5 cm)Signed: "Hiroshige" red seal in the lower right c