ARTIST: HIROSHIGE, ANDO
DATE: 1850
AGE: 173 YEARS OLD
MEDIUM: WOODBLOCK PRINT (INK ON PAPER) NISHIKI-E
GENRE: UKIYO-E (PICTURES OF THE FLOATING WORLD)
SIZE: OBAN (APPROX 14 X 9 INCHES) or 35cm by 22cm
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE: YES
SUBJECT: MUSHASHI, SAMURAI
CONDITION: RUBBBING, SOILING, CREASING, TRIMMED ON LEFT SIDE, SMALL WORMHOLES, REPAIRS.
TOPIC: The famous samurai Musashi subdues another warrior in front of a bijin-ga (beautiful woman)
COMMENTS: Nice, beautiful, soft colors. Hiroshige is mostly known for landscape prints. This is a rare topic for him relatively speaking. This is an original antique Japanese woodblock print that dates back to the 1850s. It features the work of Ando Hiroshige and is an authentic piece. The print is made of high-quality paper and showcases a multi-color design. It is a great addition to any collection of Asian antiques or prints. The piece is a true representation of the region of origin, Japan, and is a great representation of the art and culture of that time period.
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