Utagawa HIROSHIGE (1797-1858)

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A large panel showing a parrot on a flowering crab apple branch. This is the very rare first edition published by Jakurindo (Wakasaya Yoichi). It was reissued by Kikakudo (Sanoya Kihei). Published c. early 1830s. Hiroshige is rightly regarded as the leading landscape artist. However, many of his finest designs are in the fan (uchiwa-e) and bird and flower (kacho-e) genres. They are not so well known because of their often great rarity.

Fine impression. Very good colour. Slight trimming, otherwise very good condition. Signed Hiroshige hitsu.

Status: Sold