Kiyochika: Snow at Hakone Shrine (Sold)

Artist: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Title: Snow at Hakone Shrine
Series: Pictures of Famous Places in Tokyo
Date: ca. 1880

Snow at Hakone Shrine (Hakone jinja yuki). Two figures approach the torii that demarcates the entrance to Hakone Shrine. The feeling is very subtle, peaceful and quiet, the colors muted. The inscription above the signature begins “1st Month”, but the rest is unread.

Condition: Very good impression, color and condition. Center fold and some glue remnants verso.
Dimensions: ôban
Publisher: Fukuda Kumajirô
Literature: See MFA collection online.
Signature: Kobayashi Kiyochika

SKU: KYC258