Cherry-blossom Viewing at Asuka Hill by Ando Hiroshige

Artist: Ando Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)

Woodblock Prints Title: Cherry-blossom Viewing at Asuka Hill (Asukayama hanami), from the series Famous Places in Edo (Kôto meisho)

1st Publication: 1832 - 1834

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

Date of this edition: 1832 - 1834

Publisher: Sanoya Kihei (Sanoki, Kikakudô)

Carver: Unknown

Condition: Some soiling by the bottom of the print, a matte burn mark on the right side from prior mounting, some clear spots, and a repaired area in the sky area. Great colors, good overall condition. Looks better in real than on pictures, and would look great mounted.

Notes: Very nice 1st edition, bearing the red seals on the right margin. Later lifetime edition bears a black seal.

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.