36 Views of Mt Fuji #31 Nihonbashi by Hokusai Black Outline

Artist: Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

Woodblock Prints Title: Nihonbashi Bridge in Edo (Edo Nihon-bashi), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjûrokkei)

1st Publication: 1831

Size: Horizontal ôban; 26.2 x 38.7 cm (10 5/16 x 15 1/4 in.)

Date of this edition: 1831, 2nd edition, Black Outline

Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô)

Condition: Patch repair in the lower left corner from another print, somewhat blending. Some stains. A thin area in the sky area. Excellent colors and impression, poor overall condition.

Notes: This is an important print from the 36 views of Mt Fuji series. There are two known states of this print : The blue outline, where the title is written in blue, and the borders around the title are also blue, and the black outline, more colorful, with black ink on the title and border.

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.