After Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858), Woodcut on Paper, Minakuchi

Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858) Minakuchi, station 51 from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido published by Tomisaburo in 1930. The polychrome woodblock print on paper features a village street scene with travelers, porters, and traditional architecture. The upper composition includes multiple columns of kyoka (witty poetry) inscribed in the sky. Signed Hiroshige ga. The print is professionally window-mounted into a heavy paper sheet. Pencil notations include the number 51 at the upper left of the mount and the name minaguchi on the reverse side. Dimensions: 11.25"W x 8.5"H Weight: 0.8 OZ Condition Request Condition Report Good

Estimate:£7.53

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