Sale 19017
New York
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22 September 2020
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USD 3,750
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UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858) The Sugatami Bridge, the Omokage Bridge and Gravel Yard at Takada Woodblock print, from the series Meisho Edo hyakkei (One hundred famous views of Edo), signed Hiroshige ga, published by Uoya Eikichi, 1857 Vertical oban: 14 3/8 x 9 3/8 in. (36.4 x 23.7 cm.)
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The distinct graduation of the haze in red and purple characterizes the first impression of this print. The same print is in the collection of the Harvard Art Museum, accession number. 1933.4.163.
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