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Embossing; first state; for a later impression see item 950103
Kinryuzan Temple, Asakusa
Hiroshige, Ando, 1797-1858
Kinryuzan Temple, Asakusa- Artist : Hiroshige, Ando, 1797-1858
- Series : Hundred Famous Views of Edo
- Date : 1856
- Medium : woodblock
- Item# : 960911
- Condition : Thin backing
- Image size : 13 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches
- Comments : Embossing; first state; for a later impression see item 950103
- Price : $85,000
About The Artist
Hiroshige, Ando, 1797-1858Go: Ichiryusai, Ichiyusai, Ryusai, Tokaido Utashige. Ukiyo-e painter, printmaker. Lived in Edo; son of an official of the fire department assigned to Edo Castle. Early interest in art, his first teacher Okajima Rinsai; then tried unsuccessfully to enter Utagawa Toyokuni's studio; at about 14 became a pupil of Utagawa Toyohiro. Also studied nanga painting under Ooka Umpo; interested in Western art and the work of the Shijo school. Gave up his hereditary position in the fire department to hi.....
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Kinryuzan Temple, Asakusa
$85,000.00
Embossing; first state; for a later impression see item 950103
1 in stock
