1950s Artisan-Signed Hiroshige Woodblock: "Maple Trees at Tsūten Bridge" | Showa Master Edition

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A magnificent mid-20th-century (Showa era) hand-pulled woodblock print of Utagawa Hiroshige’s iconic masterpiece, "Maple Trees at Tsūten Bridge" (Tsūtenkyō no … Read more A magnificent mid-20th-century (Showa era) hand-pulled woodblock print of Utagawa Hiroshige’s iconic masterpiece, "Maple Trees at Tsūten Bridge" (Tsūtenkyō no momiji). Part of the celebrated "Famous Places in Kyoto" series, this work captures the sublime autumn foliage of Tōfuku-ji Temple in vibrant, saturated tones.

The Rare T. Tsuruta Signature
This impression is a notable rarity, featuring a clear pencil signature in the lower margin by Master Artisan T. Tsuruta. Unlike common, unsigned 20th-century reprints, this "Artisan-Signed" edition was produced by a premier Kyoto studio to meet the standards of international fine art galleries. The presence of the signature is a hallmark of high-end mid-century Kyoto editions intended for international galleries. These 'Artisan-Signed' prints were produced with a higher level of care and color saturation than the anonymous souvenir editions of the same era.

Custom-carved solid ash wood with a professional finish. The design features a classic bamboo-style profile with a warm wood grain and subtle metallic accents. See less