Japanese Works of Art - 15 Nov 2022
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
EDO PERIOD, C.1840
A complete set of eight Japanese woodblock prints from the series Omi Hakkei (Eight Views of Omi), comprising:
- Autumn Moon at Ishiyama Temple (Ishiyama shugetsu)
- Returning Sails at Yabase (Yabase kihan)
- Descending Geese at Katada (Katada rakugan)
- Evening Bell at Mii-dera Temple (Mii bansho)
- Sunset Glow at Seta (Seta sekisho)
- Twilight Snow at Hira (Hira bosetsu)
- Clearing Weather at Awazu (Awazu seiran)
- Night Rain at Karasaki (Karasaki yau)
each signed Hiroshige ga, published by Arisei, all chuban yoko-e, all mounted on board, all approx. 17.4cm x 22.5cm. (8)