A GROUP OF FIVE PRINTS BY UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858) Twi...

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A GROUP OF FIVE PRINTS BY UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797-1858) Twilight Snow at Hira (Hira bosetsu), from the series Eight Views of Ômi (Ômi hakkei no uchi) Originally published in 1834, re-carved edition in late 19th / early 20th century, Meiji period Ōban yoko-e Japanese woodblock print, 24.7 x 38.4cm Together with four prints from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tôkaidô (Tôkaidô gojûsan tsugi no uchi) : - Kyoto: The Great Bridge at Sanjô (Keishi, Sanjô ôhashi) - Ôtsu: Hashirii Teahouse (Ôtsu, Hashirii chaya) - Kuwana: Shichiri Crossing (Kuwana, Shichiri watashiguchi) - Yokkaichi: Mie River (Yokkaichi, Miegawa) Originally published in 1833-34, first half 20’s century printing, Taisho period Ōban yoko-e Japanese woodblock print, each 25.8 x 37.8cm (5) Ref https://collections.mfa.org/objects/210355