60 Odd Provinces #45 Maiko Beach by Ando Hiroshige

Artist: Ando Utagawa Hiroshige (1787-1858)

Woodblock Prints Title: Harima Province: Maiko Beach (Harima, Maiko no hama), from the series Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces

1st Publication: December 1853

Size: Vertical ôban; 37.1 x 25.7 cm (14 5/8 x 10 1/8 in.)

Date of this edition: December 1853, 1st edition

Publisher: Koshimuraya Heisuke (Koshihei)

Condition: Trimmed to the margins. Little remnants from prior backing. Tiny clear spot near the lower right corner. Excellent colors and impression, strong visible wood grain, fair to good overall condition.

Notes: This is a very iconic print from the 60 odd series, and very sought after. Many reprints are for sale, very little originals are left.

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.