Hiroshige: Takinogawa, Oji. Maple trees in fall color attract visitors to Oji Gongen shrine, upper left. From the first, or deluxe edition of this design. (Sold)

Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige
Title: Takinogawa, Oji. Maple trees in fall color attract visitors to Oji Gongen shrine, upper left. From the first, or deluxe edition of this design.
Series: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo: Meisho Edo Hyakkei
Date: 4/1856

Maple trees in fall colors form a seasonal attraction to visitors to Oji Gongen Shrine, whose entrance we see at upper left. The red torii marks the entrance to a cave shrine dedicated to the goddess Benten. We see bathers enjoying the river as well as one man standing near to Benten Falls.

Condition: Excellent impression, color and condition. From the first, or deluxe edition. A few slight wrinkles.
Dimensions: ôban
Publisher: Uoya Eikichi
Literature: Henry Smith II: Hiroshige One Hundred Famous View of Edo:plate 88.
Seal: Aratame & snake year
Signature: Hiroshige ga

SKU: HIR405