Utagawa YOSHITORA (1836-1882)
Omi hakkei zu (Illustration of the Eight Views of Omi)
In this composition inspired by the wildly popular 'updated' Inaka Genji, the protagonist, Mitsuujii, is seen picnicking with four female companions while enjoying an imaginary panorama which incorporates all eight of the famous views associated with the classic grouping of 'Eight Views of Omi' (or Lake Biwa). From right to left the locations are identified as: Hira, Katada, Yabase, Karasaki, Mii, Awazu, Ishiyama, and Seta.
Signature: Yoshitora ga
Publisher: Sawamuraya Seikichi
Date Seal: 1872
Condition: excellent colors and impression, no flaws to note
Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size Oban triptych (each sheet c 36,8 x 25,3 cm)
Signature: Yoshitora ga
Publisher: Sawamuraya Seikichi
Date Seal: 1872
Condition: excellent colors and impression, no flaws to note
Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Size Oban triptych (each sheet c 36,8 x 25,3 cm)
SKU: J008
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