Utagawa Hiroshige

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Utagawa Hiroshige - Cherry Blossoms at Hachimon

Cherry Blossoms at Honmoku in Musashi Province, 1858

Woodblock Print  
13.5 x 9.5 in

Description: Fishing boats sail near the steep cliffs of Honmoku in search of fish and shellfish. A small spread of cherry trees bloom on the distant hills surrounding the fishing village, with Mt. Fuji in the background. In this print, Hiroshige places the viewer directly in the sea, giving a unique and imaginative view of Mt. Fuji.

Issued: 1858

Edition: 1858

Condition: good, print is somewhat faded with some loss to top left corner

Image Size: 13.5 x 9.25 inches

Sheet Size: 20 x 15 inches

Signed: in black

Sealed: Tsutaya

Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo

Series: 36 Views of Mt. Fuji