Artist: Ando Hiroshige Title: Kiyomizu Hall and Shinobazu Pond at Ueno Size: approx. 40 × 28 cm Publisher: O-Edo Mokuhansha Reprint year: 1960s Original: approx. 1856 Condition: Very good. The print comes with its original folder, including Japanese notes about the work. About the print: This reproduction features one of the most distinctive and beloved designs from Utagawa Hiroshige's celebrated series Meisho Edo Hyakkei (100 Famous Views of Edo). The print is instantly recognizable for its remarkable composition: a carefully trained pine tree whose branches form a perfect circular frame, through which viewers glimpse a panoramic view of Edo. This ingenious use of the natural world as a framing device demonstrates Hiroshige's innovative approach to landscape composition and his ability to transform familiar scenes into unforgettable images. The famous "Moon Pine" (Tsuki no Matsu) was a celebrated landmark in the Ueno area during the Edo period, drawing visitors who marveled at this horticultural achievement. Tragically, the original tree was destroyed during a typhoon in the Meiji era, taking with it one of Edo's most photographed natural wonders. In a touching tribute to the tree's cultural significance, modern efforts have successfully cultivated a new pine in the same location, carefully training its branches to recreate the iconic circular form. While considerably smaller than its predecessor, this contemporary successor ensures that visitors can still experience - albeit in diminished scale - the remarkable vista that inspired Hiroshige's timeless composition. This print represents both a lost landmark of old Edo and the enduring power of art to preserve cultural memory across generations. About the publisher: These classic designs were issued by the Tokyo publisher Oedo Mokuhansha during a renewed interest in ukiyo-e. Descended from an Edo-era publishing family, they upheld the traditional craft across generations. Their prints are beautifully made, high-quality reprints—an excellent choice for collectors seeking fine old woodblock editions.