Hiroshige: Minowa, Kanasugi, Mikawashima (Cranes) - Woodblock Reproduction

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The Artistry
An exquisite hand-pulled woodblock reproduction of Utagawa Hiroshige’s "Minowa, Kanasugi, Mikawashima," Plate No. 102 from the One Hundred … Read more The Artistry
An exquisite hand-pulled woodblock reproduction of Utagawa Hiroshige’s "Minowa, Kanasugi, Mikawashima," Plate No. 102 from the One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1857). This winter scene is famous for its portrayal of the auspicious Manchurian Crane. One crane stands majestically in the foreground marsh, while another descends from the sky, perfectly capturing Hiroshige’s signature use of dramatic foreground cropping to create depth.

Technical Details

Medium: Authentic hand-pulled woodblock print.

Paper: Traditional Handmade Japanese Washi. This artisanal, fibrous paper allows for the deep ink saturation and clear "bleed-through" on the reverse that distinguishes it from modern digital copies.

Artist: After Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858).

Visuals: Features masterful "Bokashi" (color gradation) in the sunset sky and the blue water of the marsh.

Condition Report

Grade: Excellent Vintage Condition.

Details: The colors remain vibrant and crisp. The Washi paper has a natural, light creamy age-toning consistent with a high-quality mid-20th-century vintage edition.

Collector's Note: Part of a curated set of 12 Edo-period subjects. The reverse is clean and free of mounting residues, making it ready for professional framing. See less