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A box of costume and silver jewellery. Includes a rolled gold bangle, a silver necklace with amethyst pendant, silver chain, cultured pearl bracelet with a goldstone pendant, a cultured pearl and bead necklace, some Monet earrings, some new in packaging, an unformed lapis lazuli and rose quartz, some badges etc.
Mendelssohn,M.: Phedon, ou entretiens sur la spiritualite et l'immortalite de l'ame. Paris, Saillant u. Bayeux, Lepelley 1772. Mit gest. Front. 2 Bl., XXIV, 342 S., 1 Bl. Ldr. d. Zt. mit Rsch. u. Rverg. (Etw. berieb.). Goed. IV/1, 448, 8. Meyer 171. Erste franz. Ausgabe. - Das Front. von Menil nach Monet zeigt Sokrates auf dem Sterbebett. - Etw. fleckig, Front. u. vord. Vors. mit Randläs.
Chagall, Marc: (1887 Peskowatik bei Witebsk - Saint-Paul-de-Vence 1985), nach. Akt mit Blumenkorb. - Der blaue Geiger. 2 Nachdrucke nach den Originalen v. 1955 u. 1943. Ende 20. Jhdt. 80 x 60 cm. Drucksign. Tls. unter Passep. gerahmt (nicht ausgerahmt). ╔Dabei: Vincent van Gogh, nach╗Blick auf Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Giclée auf Lwd. 60 x 50 cm. Ende 20. Jhdt. Drucksign. u. num. Gerahmt. - Nr. 196 von 499. - ╔Claude Monet, nach╗Das Künstlerhaus. Reproduktion auf Steingut bei Goebel. Ende 20.Jhdt. 30 x 37 cm. Drucksign. - Nr. 1852 von 2000. D
Monet, Claude: (1840 Paris - Giverny 1926), nach. Les iris jaunes. Farblithogr. Ed. Poot Printers 2005. 51,5 x 48 cm. ╔Dabei: August Macke, nach.╗ Dame in grüner Jacke. Farboffsetlithogr. Ed. Poot Printers 2005. 32,7 x 27,5 cm. ╔Wassily Kandinsky, nach.╗ Black Lines. Offsetlithogr. 20. Jhdt. 37,6 x 38 cm. D
A selection of coffee table books, primarily relating to modern art, titles including: David Hockney: Portraits; A Bigger Picture, by David Hockney; Turner, Whistler, Monet, by Katharine Lochnan; Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse; Monet & Architecture, by Richard Thomson; and others. (14)
Edgar Degas (1834–1917) was a French artist famous for his contributions to Impressionism, particularly in the field of painting and sculpture. Here are key points about Edgar Degas:1. **Early Life:** Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, known as Edgar Degas, was born on July 19, 1834, in Paris, France, into a prosperous family with connections to the banking industry.2. **Artistic Education:** Degas initially studied law but decided to pursue art and enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He studied under the academic painter Louis Lamothe and became friends with fellow artists like Édouard Manet.3. **Impressionism:** Degas is often associated with the Impressionist movement, although he preferred to be considered an independent realist. He exhibited in several of the Impressionist exhibitions, sharing common interests with artists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.4. **Subject Matter:** Degas is best known for his depictions of ballet dancers, horse racing, and Parisian scenes. He captured moments of modern urban life, often focusing on movement, light, and the human figure.5. **Ballet Dancers:** One of Degas's most iconic subjects is ballet dancers. He created numerous paintings, drawings, and sculptures depicting dancers in various poses and stages of rehearsal.6. **Innovative Compositions:** Degas was innovative in his compositions, using unusual angles and perspectives. He frequently cropped his compositions to focus on specific details, creating a sense of immediacy.7. **Media:** Degas worked in various media, including oil painting, pastel, sculpture, and printmaking. His use of pastels was particularly notable, and he created vibrant and dynamic pastel drawings.8. **Sculpture:** Degas was a skilled sculptor and created several sculptures, often focusing on the human form. His sculptures of dancers and horses are celebrated for their naturalistic and dynamic qualities.9. **Interest in Photography:** Degas had an interest in photography, and some of his works show the influence of photographic framing and composition.10. **Private and Reserved Personality:** Degas was known for his private and reserved personality. He was critical of his own work and often kept his paintings and drawings out of the public eye.11. **Later Years:** In his later years, Degas experienced vision problems, likely due to retinal disease. Despite his declining eyesight, he continued to work, often relying on sculpture and pastels.12. **Death and Legacy:** Edgar Degas died on September 27, 1917, in Paris, at the age of 83. His legacy as a revolutionary artist and innovator in the depiction of modern life continues to be celebrated. The Musée d'Orsay in Paris houses a significant collection of his works.Edgar Degas's impact on the art world, particularly in his exploration of modern life and the innovative use of composition, continues to be recognized and appreciated. His work has left an indelible mark on the history of art.Measures 156 x 99.Composed of six panels.
Gustave Caillebotte (August 19, 1848 – February 21, 1894) was a French painter, art collector, and patron of the arts. He was associated with the Impressionist movement and played a crucial role in supporting and financing the activities of his fellow Impressionist artists. Caillebotte's paintings are characterized by their realistic and detailed depictions of urban life in Paris.Key points about Gustave Caillebotte:1. **Wealth and Background:** Caillebotte was born into a wealthy Parisian family. His father was a successful textile manufacturer, and Caillebotte inherited considerable wealth.2. **Art Education:** Despite his family's expectations for him to pursue a career in law, Caillebotte developed a passion for art. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and became friends with fellow artists like Edgar Degas and Claude Monet.3. **Artistic Style:** Caillebotte's style is often associated with Impressionism, but his work also demonstrates Realist and Naturalist influences. His paintings are known for their precision, attention to detail, and unique viewpoints.4. **Urban Scenes:** Caillebotte's urban scenes are a notable aspect of his work. He painted everyday life in Paris, often depicting the city's streets, bridges, and public spaces. His compositions are characterized by modern perspectives and the use of unusual angles.5. **Paris Street, Rainy Day:** One of Caillebotte's most famous paintings is "Paris Street, Rainy Day" (1877). This large-scale work captures a Parisian intersection on a rainy day, featuring elegant figures and the newly renovated cityscape.6. **Role in Impressionism:** Caillebotte participated in several Impressionist exhibitions, and his financial support was instrumental in organizing these exhibitions. He purchased numerous works from fellow artists, including paintings by Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.7. **Boating Scenes:** Caillebotte had a fascination with boating and often depicted leisure activities on the water. His paintings featuring regattas and sailboats showcase his interest in capturing movement and atmosphere.8. **Private Collector:** In addition to supporting his fellow artists, Caillebotte was a discerning art collector himself. He accumulated an impressive collection of works by artists like Gustave Courbet, Camille Pissarro, and Paul Cézanne.9. **Legacy:** Despite his significant contributions to the Impressionist movement, Caillebotte's work was somewhat overshadowed by his role as a collector and patron. However, in the 20th century, there was a renewed interest in his paintings, and he is now recognized as a talented artist in his own right.10. **Death and Posthumous Recognition:** Gustave Caillebotte died at the age of 45 due to complications from a stroke. In the years following his death, his work gained increasing recognition, and his contribution to the Impressionist movement was acknowledged.Gustave Caillebotte's paintings continue to be celebrated for their unique blend of realism and Impressionist aesthetics, providing a window into life in late 19th-century Paris.Measures 34 x 44.
Certainly! Edgar Degas (1834–1917) was a French artist famous for his contributions to Impressionism, particularly in the field of painting and sculpture. Here are key points about Edgar Degas:1. **Early Life:** Hilaire-Germain-Edgar De Gas, known as Edgar Degas, was born on July 19, 1834, in Paris, France, into a prosperous family with connections to the banking industry.2. **Artistic Education:** Degas initially studied law but decided to pursue art and enrolled at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. He studied under the academic painter Louis Lamothe and became friends with fellow artists like Édouard Manet.3. **Impressionism:** Degas is often associated with the Impressionist movement, although he preferred to be considered an independent realist. He exhibited in several of the Impressionist exhibitions, sharing common interests with artists like Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.4. **Subject Matter:** Degas is best known for his depictions of ballet dancers, horse racing, and Parisian scenes. He captured moments of modern urban life, often focusing on movement, light, and the human figure.5. **Ballet Dancers:** One of Degas's most iconic subjects is ballet dancers. He created numerous paintings, drawings, and sculptures depicting dancers in various poses and stages of rehearsal.6. **Innovative Compositions:** Degas was innovative in his compositions, using unusual angles and perspectives. He frequently cropped his compositions to focus on specific details, creating a sense of immediacy.7. **Media:** Degas worked in various media, including oil painting, pastel, sculpture, and printmaking. His use of pastels was particularly notable, and he created vibrant and dynamic pastel drawings.8. **Sculpture:** Degas was a skilled sculptor and created several sculptures, often focusing on the human form. His sculptures of dancers and horses are celebrated for their naturalistic and dynamic qualities.9. **Interest in Photography:** Degas had an interest in photography, and some of his works show the influence of photographic framing and composition.10. **Private and Reserved Personality:** Degas was known for his private and reserved personality. He was critical of his own work and often kept his paintings and drawings out of the public eye.11. **Later Years:** In his later years, Degas experienced vision problems, likely due to retinal disease. Despite his declining eyesight, he continued to work, often relying on sculpture and pastels.12. **Death and Legacy:** Edgar Degas died on September 27, 1917, in Paris, at the age of 83. His legacy as a revolutionary artist and innovator in the depiction of modern life continues to be celebrated. The Musée d'Orsay in Paris houses a significant collection of his works.Edgar Degas's impact on the art world, particularly in his exploration of modern life and the innovative use of composition, continues to be recognized and appreciated. His work has left an indelible mark on the history of art.Measures 7 x 3.5. 2.75.Bonded bronze.
A collection of vintage designer named costume jewellery. To include two Trifari gold-plated leaf brooches; a Canadian De Passille-Sylvestre enamelled round brooch; a gold -plated and heavily textured bark-effect panel collara Nour, London cable necklace hung with a gilded fruit pendant; and a Monet gold-plated curb link necklace
Konvolut Ausstellungsplakate40 StückOffset-LithografienTeilweise signiert und datiertMoris Götze & Wasja Götze. BeziehungsweiseKrenn. Künstlerhaus Galerie (signiert und datiert)Vilma Eckl. Städtische Galerie Traun (11 Stück)Vilma Eckl. Galerie Lehner (6 Stück)Harald Birklhuber. Altstadt Galerie HallHollegha. Lehmden. Mikl. Rainer. Weihnachtsausstellung auf der StubenbasteiViktor Lederer. Galerie Lehner (2 Stück)Adolf Frohner. Galerie auf der StubenbasteiAlfred Hrdlicka. Galerie auf der StubenbasteiJohanna Gebetsroither. Altstadt Galerie HallHarald Birklhuber. Altstadt Galerie HallMaria Lassnig. Kunstverein in Hamburg (signiert)Alfred Hrdlicka. Galerie auf der StubenbasteiEduardo Paolozzi. Kunsthaus Hamburg. Galerie NeuendorfFritz Aigner. Nordico - Museum der Stadt LinzAlexander Lernet-Holenia. St. Wolfgang, Michael Pacher-HausClaude MonetAnton Kling und sein Freundeskreis. Österreichisches Museum für Angewandte KunstEduard Schmegner. Galerie WeihergutRoland Ladwig. Galerie LehnerGottfried Helnwein. AlbertinaErró. Kunsthaus HamburgKiki Kogelnik. Galerie AcademiaPepi Maier. Galerie Mana
This large stylish cuff absolutely makes a statement. Several thin bands of sterling silver merge to form the cuff. The oval lapis stone has a wash of blues like a Monet ocean. The stone has a decorative multi tiered sterling silver surround. Backstamp L. James Sterling. Weight: 64g. Interior of cuff: 5.5". Gap: 1". Total: 6.5". Face: 1.5"W. Artist: L. JamesIssued: 20th centuryCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Monet & Architecture by Richard Thomsom 2018 First Edition Hardback Book published by Notional Gallery Co London, good condition. Sold on behalf of Michael Sobell Cancer Charity. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £7.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg which will take approx. 40 books in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99
A collection of costume jewellery, to include a pair of gilt metal faux pearl and paste clip earrings, by Christian Dior, two gilt metal and ceramic bangles, by Michaela Frey, a gilt metal leather bangle, by Emilio Pucci, a pair of Monet gilt metal faux pearl clip earrings, a pair of gilt metal faux pearl stud earrings, a pair of Trifari gilt metal drop earrings, a Monet gilt metal bow brooch, a rolled gold hardstone brooch and a group of gilt metal and base metal nacklaces, bangles, braclelets, brooches, etc. 632.79g total (qty)
A quantity of costume jewellery including a Monet brooch earrings; another brooch; other brooches, faux pearl necklaces, bangles, earrings, an Elisabeth II gold plated compact, decorated in relief with a profile Elisabeth II and Tower Bridge, Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace & Westminster Abbey, wristwatches, necklaces etc.
Monet By Himself, Richard Kendall, Publ. McDonald & Co.; Degas by Himself, Richard Kendall,; Vincent by Himself, Bruce Bernard; Toulouse-Lautrec: Hayward Gallery, London, 10 October 1991 - 19 January 1992; Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, Paris, 21 February - 1 June 1992, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec; Claire Freches-Thory; Anne Roquebert; Richard Thomson, Publ. South Bank Centre, London, 1991; Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec Néret, Gilles Publ. Taschen, 1995; etc.
Mattel Barbie Doll Assortment (54) items including Erte, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet and others, all having boxes Property from: a Private Collector, Arlington Heights, Illinois Condition: boxes showing light wear and some tears Disclaimers: we cannot guarantee boxes match the items inside Category: Collectibles > Dolls Estimated Sale Time: 3:23 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2
Claude MONET (1840 - 1926), Umkreis. Santa Maria.47,5 cm x 62 cm. Gemälde. Öl auf Tafel. Santa Maria della Salute und der Canal Grande, Venedig, Italien. Keine Signatur gefunden. Alt. Early / Mid 20th century. Siehe Fotos. Versand kann organisiert werden. TestClaude MONET (1840 - 1926), Circle. Santa Maria. 47,5 cm x 62 cm. Painting. Oil on panel. Santa Maria della Salute and the Grand Canal, Venice, Italy. No signature found. Old. Early / Mid 20th century. See photos. Shipping can be organised.
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE: IWAMI PROVINCE, MOUNT TAKAZUNO, SALT BEACHBy Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), signed Hiroshige hitsuJapan, 1853Color woodblock print on paper. Vertical oban. Signed Hiroshige hitsu censor's seal Aratame; publisher Koshimuraya Heisuke. Titled Iwami, Takazunoyama, Shiohama (Iwami Province: Mount Takazuno, Salt Beach), number 43 from the series Rokujuyoshu meisho zue (Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces).The salt flats at Takatsuyama in Iwami.SIZE of the sheet 36.5 x 23.2 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear and slight browning of paper. Some wormholes. Mounted on Japan paper, the reverse with calligraphy.Provenance: A German private collection. Galerie Zacke, Vienna, 14 May 2015, lot 419. An Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858), also known as Ando Hiroshige, is recognized as one of the last great masters of the ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) woodblock printing tradition. His style can be characterized in the genre of landscape print, innovated by his early contemporary Hokusai (1760-1849). Hiroshige can be attributed to having created over 5,000 prints of everyday life and landscape in Edo-period Japan. Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's popular Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, Hiroshige took a softer, less formal approach with his Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834), completed after a trip he made between Edo and Kyoto, which is acclaimed to be perhaps his finest achievement.He made numerous other journeys within Japan and issued a series of such prints, expressing in great detail the poetic sensibility inherent in the climate and topography of Japan and its people. Hiroshige's prolific output was somewhat due to his being paid very little per series. Still, this did not deter him, as he receded to Buddhist monkhood in 1856 to complete his brilliant and lasting One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1856-58). He died in 1858, 10 years before Monet, Van Gogh, and a lot of Impressionist painters became eager collectors of Japanese art.Museum comparison:A closely related woodblock print is in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1902,0212,0.397.13.
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE: SHIMA PROVINCE, MOUNT HIYORI AND TOBA HARBORBy Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), signed Hiroshige hitsuJapan, 1853Color woodblock print on paper. Vertical oban. Signed Hiroshige hitsu, censor's seal: Nanushi; publisher Koshimuraya Heisuke. Titled Shima, Hiyoriyama, Toba minato (Shima Province: Mount Hiyori and Toba Harbor), number 8 from the series Rokujuyoshu meisho zue (Pictures of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces).View of Toba Bay and Mount Hiyori in Shima. SIZE of the sheet 36.5 x 23.2 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear and slight browning of paper. Few wormholes and some creasing, Backed by Japan paper.Provenance: A German private collection. Galerie Zacke, Vienna, 14 May 2015, lot 420. An Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858), also known as Ando Hiroshige, is recognized as one of the last great masters of the ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) woodblock printing tradition. His style can be characterized in the genre of landscape print, innovated by his early contemporary Hokusai (1760-1849). Hiroshige can be attributed to having created over 5,000 prints of everyday life and landscape in Edo-period Japan. Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's popular Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, Hiroshige took a softer, less formal approach with his Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834), completed after a trip he made between Edo and Kyoto, which is acclaimed to be perhaps his finest achievement.He made numerous other journeys within Japan and issued a series of such prints, expressing in great detail the poetic sensibility inherent in the climate and topography of Japan and its people. Hiroshige's prolific output was somewhat due to his being paid very little per series. Still, this did not deter him, as he receded to Buddhist monkhood in 1856 to complete his brilliant and lasting One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1856-58). He died in 1858, 10 years before Monet, Van Gogh, and a lot of Impressionist painters became eager collectors of Japanese art.Museum comparison:A closely related woodblock print is in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1902,0212,0.397.61. A closely related woodblock print is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 11.26227.
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE: TSUKUDAJIMA FROM EITAI BRIDGEBy Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), signed Hiroshige gaJapan, dated 1857 (Ansei 4), 2nd monthColor woodblock print on paper. Vertical oban. Signed Hiroshige ga, censer's seal aratame, Snake 2; publisher Uoya Eikichi. Titled Eitaibashi Tsukudajima (Tsukudajima from Eitai Bridge), number 4 from the series Meisho Edo hyakkei (One Hundred Famous Views of Edo).View of Tsukudajima from under Eitai Bridge on a moonlit night.SIZE of the sheet 35.4 x 23.2 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear and browning of paper. The detailed impression with slightly faded colors, trimmed margins, rubbing, minor losses along the edges, and few tiny holes.Provenance: A Viennese private collection. Galerie Zacke, Vienna, 5 October 2013, lot 59. An Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858), also known as Ando Hiroshige, is recognized as one of the last great masters of the ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) woodblock printing tradition. His style can be characterized in the genre of landscape print, innovated by his early contemporary Hokusai (1760-1849). Hiroshige can be attributed to having created over 5,000 prints of everyday life and landscape in Edo-period Japan. Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's popular Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, Hiroshige took a softer, less formal approach with his Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834), completed after a trip he made between Edo and Kyoto, which is acclaimed to be perhaps his finest achievement.He made numerous other journeys within Japan and issued a series of such prints, expressing in great detail the poetic sensibility inherent in the climate and topography of Japan and its people. Hiroshige's prolific output was somewhat due to his being paid very little per series. Still, this did not deter him, as he receded to Buddhist monkhood in 1856 to complete his brilliant and lasting One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1856-58). He died in 1858, 10 years before Monet, Van Gogh, and a lot of Impressionist painters became eager collectors of Japanese art.Museum comparison:A closely related woodblock print is in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1948,0410,0.61. A closely related woodblock print is in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, accession number 11.16728.
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE: GREEN BIRDS AND HYDRANGEASBy Utagawa Hiroshige I (1797-1858), signed Hiroshige hitsu with sealsJapan, c. 1830sColor woodblock print on paper. Vertical chutanzakuban. Signed Hiroshige hitsu with seals. Titled Green Birds and Hydrangeas. Comes with a label to the backside and a sticker from its former frame: '07096 / Kennedy & Co. / 693-5th Ave / Rare Prints / "Kacho-ga" / Hiroshige (1797-1858)'.A kacho-ga of a pair of greenfinches swooping down next to hydrangeas in full bloom.SIZE of the sheet 35.2 x 12.3 cmCondition: Shows old wear, fading, material loss, trimmed margins, and browning of paper commensurate with age, otherwise presenting well.Utagawa Hiroshige (also referred to as Ando Hiroshige) is recognized as a master of the ukiyo-e woodblock printing tradition, having created 8,000 prints of everyday life and landscape in Edo-period Japan. Much of Hiroshige's work focuses on landscape. Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's popular Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, Hiroshige took a softer, less formal approach with his Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-34), completed after traveling that coastal route linking Edo and Kyoto. Hiroshige's prolific output was somewhat due to his being paid very little per series. Still, this did not deter him, as he receded to Buddhist monkhood in 1856 to complete his brilliant and lasting One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1856-58). He died in 1858, 10 years before Monet, Van Gogh, and a lot of Impressionist painters became eager collectors of Japanese art.Museum comparison: An identical print is in the collection of the Art Institute Chicago, reference number 1943.643. Another identical print is in the collection of the Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, object number 1950.1149.Auction comparison:Compare a related print sold at Sotheby's, Japanese Art Online, 7 November 2019, London, lot 16 (sold for GBP 1,500).
UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE: POEM BY KIYOHARA NO MOTOSUKE, WANKYUBy Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), signed Hiroshige ga with chrysanthemum sealJapan, 1845Color woodblock print on paper. Vertical oban. Signed Hiroshige ga with chrysanthemum seal, censor's seal: Watari; publisher Ibaya Senzaburo. Titled Poem by Kiyohara no Motosuke, Wankyu, number 42 from the series Ogura nazorae hyakunin isshu (Ogura Imitation of the Hundred Poets, One Poem Each).Depicting the poor Wankyu dancing with a fan in his right hand and a pole over his shoulder from which hang a gourd and a long scroll, with poem by Kiyowara no Motosuke.Inscriptions: Inscribed, 'Chigiriki na/ katami ni sode o/ shiboritsutsu/ Sue no matsuyama/ nami kosaji to wa' (Our sleeves were wet with tears/ As pledges that our love/ Will last until/ Over Sue's Mount of Pines/ Ocean waves are breaking).SIZE of the sheet 35.5 x 24 cmCondition: Good condition with minor wear and slight browning of paper. Fading of colors, slightly trimmed margins, a centerfold with reinforcements, and minor creasing.Provenance: A Viennese private collection. Galerie Zacke, Vienna, 5 October 2013, lot 48. An Austrian private collection, acquired from the above.Utagawa Hiroshige (1797 - 1858), also known as Ando Hiroshige, is recognized as one of the last great masters of the ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) woodblock printing tradition. His style can be characterized in the genre of landscape print, innovated by his early contemporary Hokusai (1760-1849). Hiroshige can be attributed to having created over 5,000 prints of everyday life and landscape in Edo-period Japan. Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai's popular Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, Hiroshige took a softer, less formal approach with his Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834), completed after a trip he made between Edo and Kyoto, which is acclaimed to be perhaps his finest achievement.He made numerous other journeys within Japan and issued a series of such prints, expressing in great detail the poetic sensibility inherent in the climate and topography of Japan and its people. Hiroshige's prolific output was somewhat due to his being paid very little per series. Still, this did not deter him, as he receded to Buddhist monkhood in 1856 to complete his brilliant and lasting One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (1856-58). He died in 1858, 10 years before Monet, Van Gogh, and a lot of Impressionist painters became eager collectors of Japanese art.Museum comparison:A closely related woodblock print is in the collection of the British Museum, museum number 1969,0414,0.13.
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