100 Views of Edo # 13 by Ando Hiroshige

Artist: Ando Utagawa Hiroshige (1787-1858)

Woodblock Prints Title: 100 Views of Edo # 13 Shitaya Hirokôji

1st Publication: September 1856

Size: 13-1/2 x 8-5/8 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: September 1856

Publisher: Uoya Eikichi

Carver: Hori-Sen

Condition: Left margin redone. Some smudges by the corners of the print. A mark in hte sky area. Very strong wood grain, early impression. Very good colors, good overall condition.

More about this print: This print depicts a fascinating array of customs. In the immediate foreground are three samurai, identifiable by their double swords but unusual for their Western pants, a recent import popular among younger samurai.

The identical parasols, uneven procession, and diverse dress of the women ahead mark them as a group of merchant-class tourists. They are on their way to view the cherry blossoms hinted at by the rosy-tinged cloud in the distance.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.