The Artistry
An exceptional hand-pulled woodblock reproduction of Utagawa Hiroshige's "Tone River, Scattering Star-vessels," Plate No. 64 from the One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1857). This print is a masterclass in Japanese perspective, using the gnarled, massive trunk of an ancient pine to frame the sweeping landscape of the Tone River. The "star-vessels" mentioned in the title refer to the small fishing boats that appear like scattered stars against the deep blue of the water, a classic Hiroshige metaphor for the harmony between man and nature.

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, distinguishing it from modern digital copies.

Artist: After Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858).

Visuals: Features masterful "Bokashi" (color gradation) in the river and the sunset sky, providing the atmospheric depth the original series is celebrated for.


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

Details: The colors are remarkably vibrant, particularly the deep indigo blues. The Washi paper shows a uniform, light creamy age-toning consistent with a high-quality 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 tape or glue, making it ready for professional framing.

Origin:
Japan

Creator:
Styled After: Utagawa Kunisada (Toyokuni Iii)

Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Woodcut

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

Details: The colors are remarkably vibrant, particularly the deep indigo blues. The Washi paper shows a uniform, light creamy age-toning consistent with a high-quality 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 tape or glue, making it ready for professional framing.