After Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), Ōmi Hakkei (Eight Views...

After Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), Ōmi Hakkei (Eight Views of Ōmi / Lake Biwa) – a Japanese album of reduced-scale colour woodblock prints after Hiroshige’s designs, traditionally hand-printed on hōsho paper. Published in Tokyo by Shōjudō Gabō (松壽堂畫房), with Kawazumi Senzō (川住淺蔵) recorded as editor and publisher and Koizumi Shinkei (小泉新景) as printer. The colophon records printing on 5 October 1929 and publication on 10 October 1929 (Shōwa 4). The English preface, dated 10 November 1928, states that the designs were copied from Hiroshige’s original works at reduced scale and printed by hand. Presented in the original decorated album boards with title slip and matching patterned outer case If there is no condition report shown, please request Location: BRM

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