Description
Scene on the Nihonbashi Bridge is an artwork realized in 1875 by Utagawa Yoshitora. Woodcut print triptych. Signed: Mosai ga. Publisher: Sawamuraya Rihei. Historical depiction of the Nihonbashi Bridge in Tokyo, where a carriage hastingly crosses the bridge through the crowd. The colors neatly define the scene as well as its characters, although some parts are faded, cut, centerfold, slightly yellowed, and with wormholes. Very good and rare lifetime impression. Utagawa Yoshitora was a designer of ukiyo-e Japanese woodblock prints and an illustrator of books and newspapers who was active from about 1850 to about 1880. He was born in Edo (modern Tokyo), but neither his date of birth nor date of death is known. However, he was the oldest pupil of Utagawa Kuniyoshi who excelled in prints of warriors, kabuki actors, beautiful women, and foreigners (Yokohama-e). He may not have seen any of the foreign scenes he depicted.
Period | Before 1890 |
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Production Period | Before 1890 |
Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
Style | Japanese |
Detailed Condition |
Very Good This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
Product Code | ZCI-1769845 |
Restoration and Damage Details |
Please note that an additional handling period of up to 4 weeks may apply to this item
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Materials | Woodblock print |
Width |
48 cm 18.9 inch |
Height |
22 cm 8.7 inch |
Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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