Hiroshige - Famous Places in the Sixty-Odd Provinces

Utagawa Hiroshige

One of the most captivating scenes from this series, Kōzuke Province, Mount Haruna Under Snow, depicts a serene winter landscape. Haruna Temple, a renowned pilgrimage site and sacred sanctuary, glows in vivid red against the vast, monochromatic snow-covered mountains. A lone traveler crosses the striking red Ninuri Bridge, which spans the icy gorge of Gyōyatani — “Ascetic’s Valley” — his small figure emphasizing the grandeur of the natural surroundings. In the distance, two other travelers quietly follow the snow-laden path, adding a subtle rhythm of human movement to the stillness of the scene.

Famous Views of the Sixty-odd Provinces" features sixty-nine prints, one for each of the sixty-six provinces of Japan, plus Edo and the two major islands. The series includes some of Hiroshige's most famous designs, such as his dramatic view of the whirlpools at Naruto.

This print routinely sells for over $6,000.

Date: 1853-1856

Publisher: Koshimuraya Heisuke (Koshihei)

Size: 14 3/8” × 9 5/8”

Condition: Very good condition and impression, not backed, margins as shown, minor tape residue on back.

Medium: Woodblock Print

Genre: Ukiyo-e