UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858), Eleven woodblock prints from the untitled series of Large Fish
From the Untitled Series of Large Fish
All woodblock prints
Variously signed Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga, Hiroshige ga, or Hiroshige hitsu
Comprising two separate series; the first published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo) circa 1832-33 (6 prints), the second by Yamadaya Shojiro and Maruya Jinpachi, (5 prints), circa 1840-42
1. Flatheads and Eggplant, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
2. Abalone, Needlefish, and Peach Blossoms, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
3. Carp, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42, mica to the scales
4. Horse Mackerel, Freshwater Prawns, and Seaweed, no publisher’s mark but published by Nishimura Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
5. Trout, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
6. Halibut, Plaice, and Wild Cherry, no publisher’s mark but published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
7. Black Sea Bream, Small Sea Bream, Asparagus Shoots, and Sansho Pepper, no publisher’s mark but published by Nishimura Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
8. Sweet Sea Bream, Mebaru, and Horseradish, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
9. Flying Fish, Ishimochi, and Lily, no publisher’s mark but published by Maruya Jinpachi (Marujin), circa 1840-42
10. Sea Bream and Sansho Pepper, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
11. Striped Sea Bream, Rock-trout, and Nandina, no publisher’s mark but published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
Each sheet horizontal oban, approx. 25.5 x 37 cm. (10 x 145⁄8 in.)
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From the Untitled Series of Large Fish
All woodblock prints
Variously signed Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga, Hiroshige ga, or Hiroshige hitsu
Comprising two separate series; the first published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo) circa 1832-33 (6 prints), the second by Yamadaya Shojiro and Maruya Jinpachi, (5 prints), circa 1840-42
1. Flatheads and Eggplant, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
2. Abalone, Needlefish, and Peach Blossoms, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
3. Carp, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42, mica to the scales
4. Horse Mackerel, Freshwater Prawns, and Seaweed, no publisher’s mark but published by Nishimura Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
5. Trout, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
6. Halibut, Plaice, and Wild Cherry, no publisher’s mark but published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
7. Black Sea Bream, Small Sea Bream, Asparagus Shoots, and Sansho Pepper, no publisher’s mark but published by Nishimura Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
8. Sweet Sea Bream, Mebaru, and Horseradish, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
9. Flying Fish, Ishimochi, and Lily, no publisher’s mark but published by Maruya Jinpachi (Marujin), circa 1840-42
10. Sea Bream and Sansho Pepper, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33
11. Striped Sea Bream, Rock-trout, and Nandina, no publisher’s mark but published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
Each sheet horizontal oban, approx. 25.5 x 37 cm. (10 x 145⁄8 in.)