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UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
The Fuji River in snow
Woodblock print, signed Hiroshige hitsu and sealed Ichiryusai,
published by Sanoya Kihei (Kikakudo), circa 1842-44
Vertical oban diptych (kakemono-e): each sheet 14¬ x 9¬ in. (37.1 x
24.4 cm.) (2)
$12,000-18,000
An untitled vertical diptych depicting two boats silently navigating
their way along the Fuji river flowing between steep, snow-covered
cliffs. A lone traveller traverses the narrow bridge high above
them, heading towards a hamlet tucked into the cliffs on the left.
Considered amongst Hiroshige's masterpieces, it is thought that
this design resulted from a journey he made in 1842 along the
Koshukaido, travelling West from Edo.
