The Artistry
An exceptional hand-pulled woodblock reproduction of Utagawa Hiroshige's "Komagata Hall and Azuma Bridge," originally published in 1857 as part of the One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. This print is celebrated for its bold, modern composition, featuring a lone cuckoo bird flying through a summer rain shower. The red banner in the foreground belonged to a famous cosmetics shop, adding a vibrant splash of color against the atmospheric grey sky.

Technical Details

Medium: Authentic hand-pulled woodblock print.

Paper: Traditional Handmade Japanese Washi. This artisanal paper provides the unique texture and deep ink saturation that allows for the clear "bleed-through" on the reverse.

Artist: After Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858).

Visuals: Features the sophisticated "Bokashi" (color gradation) in the water and sky, a hallmark of high-quality traditional printing.

Condition Report

Grade: Excellent Vintage Condition.

Details: The colors remain vibrant, particularly the iconic red banner. The Washi paper shows a uniform, light creamy age-toning typical of a well-preserved mid-20th-century vintage edition.

Collector's Note: Part of a curated set of 12 Edo-period subjects. The reverse is clean and free of previous mounting adhesives, making it ready for a high-end custom frame.



Artist/Designer: Utagawa Hiroshige

Styled After: Utagawa Hiroshige

Style: Traditional, Japanese, Ukiyo-e

Materials: Paper (Mention "Handmade Washi" in your description)

Period: 20th Century


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Grade: Excellent Vintage Condition.

Details: The colors remain vibrant, particularly the iconic red banner. The Washi paper shows a uniform, light creamy age-toning typical of a well-preserved mid-20th-century vintage edition.

Collector's Note: Part of a curated set of 12 Edo-period subjects. The reverse is clean and free of previous mounting adhesives, making it ready for a high-end custom frame.

Dimensions:
Height: 14 in.
Width: 10 in.
Depth: 1 in.

Category: Reproduction Prints
Origin: Japan
Materials: Paper, Woodcut
Creator: Styled After: Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Iii)

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Grade: Excellent Vintage Condition.

Details: The colors remain vibrant, particularly the iconic red banner. The Washi paper shows a uniform, light creamy age-toning typical of a well-preserved mid-20th-century vintage edition.

Collector's Note: Part of a curated set of 12 Edo-period subjects. The reverse is clean and free of previous mounting adhesives, making it ready for a high-end custom frame.