Japanese Print Description
HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)
Kasumigaseki
Series: Toto Meisho
Pub. Tsutakichi
c 1835-39
A panoramic view of Kasumigaseki with Mt Fuji in the background. The mansion of Lord Asano can be seen on the right and across the street, on the left corner is the mansion of Lord Kuroda. We are watching a Daimyo’s procession in the foreground.
Note the use of perspective in this triptych.
Oban Triptych. Centerfold on middle sheet. Some soiling, staining and fading.
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