Japanese Print "Mitsuke" by Fujikawa Tamenobu
Artist:Fujikawa Tamenobu
Title:Mitsuke
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Title Mitsuke - Tokaido Meisho Hizakurige Artist Tamenobu Fujikawa(?) active 19./20. C. Seal artist's seal (tamenobu) Dated 1890 Technique/Medium Woodblock print Impression excellent - very good Colors excellent - very good Condition excellent - very good Description "Tokaido Meisho Hiza Kurige" (Famous Places of Tokaido; Shanks Mare) Station Mitsuke. This series depicts the scenes from the popular novel, "Tokaido-chu Hiza Kurige" (Shanks Mare) by Jippensha Ikku. The mis-adventures by the funny travellers, Mr.Yaji and Mr. Kita who single-handedly demolished all the inns along the Tokaido but not even arrested. They are taking different directions at Mitsuke in this scene. Width 14.2 inches = 36.0 cm Height 9.6 inches = 24.5 cm
