Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Eight woodblock prints from the untitled series of Large Fish, Edo period, 19th century

The Sokolov Collection

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)

Eight woodblock prints from the untitled series of Large Fish

Edo period, 19^th century

Each a woodblock print, variously signed Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga, Hiroshige ga, or Hiroshige hitsu, including two separate series; the first published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo) circa 1832-33, the second by Yamadaya Shojiro and Maruya Jinpachi (Enjudo), circa 1840-42, and comprising:

- Bonito and Saxifrage, censor's seal kiwame, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi, circa 1832-33

- Halibut, Plaice and Wild Cherry, no publisher's mark but published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42

- Trout, sealed Ichiryusai, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33

- Striped Sea Bream, Rock-trout and Nandina, sealed Ichiryusai, no

publisher's mark but published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42

- Abalone, Needlefish, and Peach Blossoms, no publisher's mark but published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33

- Mullet, Asparagus, and Camellia, no publisher's mark but published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33

- Lobster and Shrimp, censor's seal kiwame, published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo), circa 1832-33

- Flying Fish, Ishimochi, and Lily, sealed Ichiryusai, no publisher’s mark but published by Maruya Jinpachi (Enjudo), circa 1840-42 

Each horizontal oban:

The first: 24.5 x 36.2 cm.

The second: 26 x 37.5 cm.

The third: 25.5 x 37 cm.

The fourth: 25.2 x 35.4 cm.

The fifth: 25.5 x 36.2 cm.

The sixth: 24.5 x 37 cm. 

The seventh: 26.2 x 38 cm.

The eighth: 25.5 x 36.2 cm.