Hiroshige II · Views of Famous Places in Edo · Negishi · Miyuki no matsu · 1862 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Original Edo-period woodblock print by Hiroshige II, titled Views of Famous Places in Edo: Negishi, Miyuki no matsu (1862), an oban tate-e in good condition from the Fujiokaya Keijirō publisher.
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二代歌川広重 — UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE II (1826–1869)
The Pine of the Imperial Procession (御行の松, Miyuki no matsu)
From: Views of Famous Places in Edo (江戸名勝圖會, Edo meishō zue)
Technique: Woodblock print (mokuhanga), polychrome (nishiki-e) on Japanese washi
Date: 1862 (Bunkyū 2), 3rd month
Publisher: Fujiokaya Keijirō (藤岡屋慶次郎, Shōrindō)
Censor: Combined aratame and date seal, Dog year 3rd month (戌三改)
Carver: Hori Chō (彫長, Katada Chōjirō)
Signature: Hiroshige (廣重)
Format: Ōban tate-e (approx. 36 × 24 cm / 14 × 9.75 in.)
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CONDITION
The colours are very well preserved with the dark colors dominate the sheet and the impression reads well with some fading and light creases across the sheet. The paper is soft. The margins outside the image area are trimmed. Good overall. Please check the images carefully!
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The Place — The Great Pine of Negishi
Negishi lay at the foot of the Ueno plateau, just north of the Kan'ei-ji temple grounds. In the Edo period it was known as a quiet retreat where writers and men of taste kept country houses, and it was famous for its bush warblers (uguisu). The great pine stood beside a Fudō hall belonging to Saizō-in, a Shingon temple of the district. People called it the "Great Pine of Negishi", it was said to be visible from Ueno, and it was already illustrated in the Edo guidebook Edo meisho zue of the 1830s. The tree still has a successor on the same site today, and the roots of the original pine are preserved there.
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The Series — Hiroshige II's Survey of Edo
Hiroshige II was born Suzuki Chinpei and trained as the leading pupil of Hiroshige I under the name Shigenobu. After his master's death in 1858 he took over the name Hiroshige. He designed this series for the publisher Fujiokaya Keijirō from 1862 onward. Each sheet pairs a view of a famous Edo site with a descriptive text in a cartouche, much as the illustrated guidebooks of the time did. It is regarded as his most important set of Edo views. Impressions of this sheet are in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
二代歌川広重 — UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE II (1826–1869)
The Pine of the Imperial Procession (御行の松, Miyuki no matsu)
From: Views of Famous Places in Edo (江戸名勝圖會, Edo meishō zue)
Technique: Woodblock print (mokuhanga), polychrome (nishiki-e) on Japanese washi
Date: 1862 (Bunkyū 2), 3rd month
Publisher: Fujiokaya Keijirō (藤岡屋慶次郎, Shōrindō)
Censor: Combined aratame and date seal, Dog year 3rd month (戌三改)
Carver: Hori Chō (彫長, Katada Chōjirō)
Signature: Hiroshige (廣重)
Format: Ōban tate-e (approx. 36 × 24 cm / 14 × 9.75 in.)
__________________________________________________________
CONDITION
The colours are very well preserved with the dark colors dominate the sheet and the impression reads well with some fading and light creases across the sheet. The paper is soft. The margins outside the image area are trimmed. Good overall. Please check the images carefully!
__________________________________________________________
The Place — The Great Pine of Negishi
Negishi lay at the foot of the Ueno plateau, just north of the Kan'ei-ji temple grounds. In the Edo period it was known as a quiet retreat where writers and men of taste kept country houses, and it was famous for its bush warblers (uguisu). The great pine stood beside a Fudō hall belonging to Saizō-in, a Shingon temple of the district. People called it the "Great Pine of Negishi", it was said to be visible from Ueno, and it was already illustrated in the Edo guidebook Edo meisho zue of the 1830s. The tree still has a successor on the same site today, and the roots of the original pine are preserved there.
______________________________________________________
The Series — Hiroshige II's Survey of Edo
Hiroshige II was born Suzuki Chinpei and trained as the leading pupil of Hiroshige I under the name Shigenobu. After his master's death in 1858 he took over the name Hiroshige. He designed this series for the publisher Fujiokaya Keijirō from 1862 onward. Each sheet pairs a view of a famous Edo site with a descriptive text in a cartouche, much as the illustrated guidebooks of the time did. It is regarded as his most important set of Edo views. Impressions of this sheet are in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.
Seller's Story
I've been collecting Japanese woodblock prints for quite a while now — everything from classic ukiyo-e to shin-hanga and sōsaku-hanga. What started as a personal passion eventually turned into something more, and these days I source prints from auctions, galleries, and private collections across Japan and Europe.
With growing worldwide interest in Japanese woodblock prints, gallery prices have been climbing steadily. My goal is simple: offer high-quality, authentic prints at reasonable prices. I'm picky about what I sell — I look for pieces that have been stored properly, kept flat, and are free from serious foxing, stains, or damage.
I'm based in Germany, which means EU buyers won't deal with any import duties or taxes. For US buyers, original artworks under HS code 9702 are duty-free as well. And wherever you are, I pack everything carefully with multiple layers of protection so your print arrives safely.
If you have questions about a piece, just reach out. You will get access to contact me once you've won an item from my lots.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Original
Title of artwork
Hiroshige II · Views of Famous Places in Edo · Negishi · Miyuki no matsu · 1862
Condition
Good condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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