歌川広重（二代）・羽田弁天・『江戸名所図会』より・およそ1862年 - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Utagawa Hiroshige II’s c. 1862 polychrome woodblock print Haneda Benten from Famous Views of Edo is an Ōban tate-e from the Edo period.
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** 市場ではあまり見かけないデザイン **
二代 歌川広重 — UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE II (1826–1869)
Title: Haneda Benten (羽田弁天)
Series: Famous Views of Edo (江戸名勝圖會, Edo meisho zue)
Date: c. 1862 (Bunkyū 2)
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizō (蔦屋吉蔵, Kōeidō)
Carver: Hori Chō (ほり長)
Technique: Woodblock print (mokuhanga), polychrome (nishiki-e)
Format: Ōban tate-e, [36 × 24 cm]
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CONDITION
The impression is strong and reads well. The green colors shifted blue due to sun exposure. The other colors are well saturated. The paper is clean, firm and supple. A good impression overall!
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Haneda lies at the mouth of the Tama River, where it flows into Edo Bay. In the Edo period, the Benzaiten shrine at Haneda was a well-known stop for pilgrims and day trippers from the city. Hiroshige I had already included it in his One Hundred Famous Views of Edo in 1858. The text on this sheet explains how the shrine got its other name, Tamagawa Benzaiten. It enshrined a small sacred jewel (hōju) that was said to have come up from the sea in a fishing net, and the “jewel” (tama) gave the shrine its name. The text also records that the Lotus Sutra was copied here one character on each stone, and that the stones were buried under a mound on which the shrine was built.
The Artist
Hiroshige II, born Suzuki Chinpei and first working as Shigenobu, was a pupil of Utagawa Hiroshige I. After his master died in 1858, he married Hiroshige’s adopted daughter and took over the Hiroshige name. He continued the landscape and famous-view series that the Hiroshige name was known for. In 1865 he left the household, moved to Yokohama and worked from then on as Kisai Risshō. The Edo meisho zue belongs to his best years as Hiroshige II, shortly before the end of the Edo period.
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.
** 市場ではあまり見かけないデザイン **
二代 歌川広重 — UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE II (1826–1869)
Title: Haneda Benten (羽田弁天)
Series: Famous Views of Edo (江戸名勝圖會, Edo meisho zue)
Date: c. 1862 (Bunkyū 2)
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizō (蔦屋吉蔵, Kōeidō)
Carver: Hori Chō (ほり長)
Technique: Woodblock print (mokuhanga), polychrome (nishiki-e)
Format: Ōban tate-e, [36 × 24 cm]
__________________________________________________________
CONDITION
The impression is strong and reads well. The green colors shifted blue due to sun exposure. The other colors are well saturated. The paper is clean, firm and supple. A good impression overall!
__________________________________________________________
Haneda lies at the mouth of the Tama River, where it flows into Edo Bay. In the Edo period, the Benzaiten shrine at Haneda was a well-known stop for pilgrims and day trippers from the city. Hiroshige I had already included it in his One Hundred Famous Views of Edo in 1858. The text on this sheet explains how the shrine got its other name, Tamagawa Benzaiten. It enshrined a small sacred jewel (hōju) that was said to have come up from the sea in a fishing net, and the “jewel” (tama) gave the shrine its name. The text also records that the Lotus Sutra was copied here one character on each stone, and that the stones were buried under a mound on which the shrine was built.
The Artist
Hiroshige II, born Suzuki Chinpei and first working as Shigenobu, was a pupil of Utagawa Hiroshige I. After his master died in 1858, he married Hiroshige’s adopted daughter and took over the Hiroshige name. He continued the landscape and famous-view series that the Hiroshige name was known for. In 1865 he left the household, moved to Yokohama and worked from then on as Kisai Risshō. The Edo meisho zue belongs to his best years as Hiroshige II, shortly before the end of the Edo period.
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.
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王朝様式/時代
Edo Period (1600-1868)
原産国
Japan
帰属
Original
作品タイトル
Hiroshige II · Haneda Benten · From “Famous Views of Edo” (Edo meisho zue) · c. 1862
コンディション
Good condition
来歴
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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