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Aoi Slope outside Toronomon Gate, 1857
Woodblock Print
14.25 x 9.5
in
Description: On a wintery night two artisans, carrying lanterns, and wearing nothing but loincloths are marching up the slope after exposing theemselves to the icy water to strengthen their characters and purge themelves of negative mental attitudes. The addition of two dogs illustrates the confrontation of man and beast, a device used by Hiroshige as a means of ironic commentary,making fun of the fussy assiduity of human beings.
Series:100 Famous Views of Edo, No. 113 in the series
Issued: 11,1857
Condition: A very fine seldom seem image with excellent impression.vivid colors and distinct woodgrain from the original block. Professionally remargined at lower edge, one minor repair to right margin.Framers tape at to margin verso.
Signed: Hiroshige ga
Sealed: Censor's seals: aratame, Snake 11
Publisher:Uoya Eikichi
Literature MFA Boston impressions: 11.16681, 11.26343, 11.45671, 21.10444
$1,200
