Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) Two woodblock prints, Edo period, 19th century

The Sokolov Collection

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)

Two woodblock prints

Edo period, 19^th century

The group comprising:

- Tajima Province: Iwai Valley, Kannon Cave (Tajima, Iwaidani, Iwaya kannon), from the series Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces (Rokujuyoshu meisho zue), signed Hiroshige hitsu, published by Koshimuraya Heisuke, 12^th month 1853

- Kawasaki: The Rokugo Ferry (Kawasaki, Rokugo watashibune), from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), signed Hiroshige ga, censor's seal kiwame, published by Takenouchi Magohachi (Hoeido) and Tsuruya Kiemon (Senkakudo), circa 1833-34

Vertical and horizontal oban:

The first: 36 x 25.5 cm.

The second: 23.2 x 35.7 cm.