Reference

FHH102

Artist

Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849)

Series

Fugaku Sanju Rokkei - 36 Views of Mount Fuji 

Title

Edo Surugacho Mitsui-mise ryakuzu - View of the Mitsui shop, Sugura street, in Edo

Date

c.1829/34 (reprint 20c)

Signature/Seal

zen Hokusai Iitsu hitsu

Publisher

Tamamizawa (original publisher Yeijudo)

Dimensions

27 cm x 40 cm; 10.5” x 15.5”

Impression

Excellent

Colors

Excellent

Condition

Excellent

Description

Fuji seen from Suruga Street, in Edo, between the rooftops. On the roof on left a group of workers is laying tiles, with kites flying behind. The roofs are from the celebrated drapery shop of Mitsui, whose trademark appears on the signboards.