Image
Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重
Description
Maker
Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (Japanese, 1797-1858, b. in Edo)
Hori Soji (Japanese, late 18th century-late 19th century), block carver
Yoshimuraya Heisuke (Japanese), publisher
Title
Distant view of Mount Zozu (Elephant head), Sanuki Province, no. 56 (Sanuki zozusan enbo)
Views of famous places in the sixty-odd provinces
Rokujuyoshu meisho zue
Period
Year
Medium
Materials/Techniques
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Techniques
Materials
ink, colorSupports
Geography
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Place Made: Japan; Place Made: Tokyo
Dimensions
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Plate: 34.1 x 22.5 cm (13 7/16 x 8 7/8 inches)
Signature / Inscription / Marks
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Signature: Hiroshige hitsu
Seals: Publisher's seal | Koshihei; censor's seal | aratame | 1856, 9th month
Credit / Object Number
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Credit
Gift of Marshall H. Gould
Object Number
46.293.1 Type
Exhibition History
Exhibition History
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Tombstone
Hori Soji (Japanese, late 18th century-late 19th century), block carver
Yoshimuraya Heisuke (Japanese), publisher
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