ANDO HIROSHIGE THE COLOUR-PRINTS OF HIROSHIGE - EDWARD F. STRANGE

CATALOGUE OF FAN-PRINTS

Note :-All are uchiwa shape unless otherwise stated. In some cases it has not been possible to do more than give a description of the subject ; but it is hoped that this will help in identification. The numbers of the series are generally not known. The subjects given are the only ones so far noted. All are in the Victoria and Albert Museum unless otherwise stated.

YEDO VIEWS

Yedo Hakkei. The Eight Views of Yedo. Publisher, Ibasen.
Night Rain on the Sumida River.
Evening Snow at Asakusa.
Sunset at Ryogoku.
Boats returning to Tsukuda.
Geese alighting at Nippori Marshes.
Weather clearing after Storm at Ocha-no Midzu.
Evening Bell at Uyeno.
Autumn Moon at Matsuchiyama.

Toto Meisui Kagami. Well-known Water Views of Yedo. Publisher Ibasen. Snake Year (1857).
Koganei bank of the Upper Tamagawa River. A woman seated, with gourdbottle ; on far side, cherry-blossom and reflections in river. Fuji in distance to left.
Woman on balcony, in a mosquito net, looking at the mouth of the river, with distant bank and sea. Verse : "Every river flows into the sea."
Upper Kanda River in autumn, with reflections of maple in stream. Back view of
woman to left.

Toto Katsushika Watashiba Dzukushi. Views of the Famous Ferries of Yedo. Publisher, Masatsuji. Engraver, Mino. Tiger and Snake Years (1854; 1857).
Mimeguri Ferry. Woman on balcony overlooking river, with ferry-boats and full moon.
Nakagawa Ferry. Three women in ferry-boat and man on raft.
Hashiba Ferry. Three women under cherry-tree in blossom, on high ground overlooking ferry.
Ommaya Gashi Ferry. Ferry-boat with three women in moonlight Snake Year (1857).
Niishiku Ferry. Two women on balcony overlooking ferry in snow. (Engraver's seal.)

Yedo Kyuseki Dzukushi. Views of Ancient Places of Yedo. Publisher, Marukyu.
The story of Kwannon disguised as a traveller and the old woman and her daughter who used to kill and eat travellers, at the pond of Asakusa.
Legend of Asakusa ; Takenari and Hazinari recovering the golden image of Asakusa in a fishing-net, as revealed to them in a dream.

Yedo Meisho Nenju Gyoji. Various Customs of Yedo at Different Seasons. No publisher's mark.
Gathering shell-fish at low tide at Susaki ; with three women on a bridge leading to an embankment.
A dancer and two musicians on a balcony overlooking the sea at Takenaga, at night.

Yedo Junan Mitate Gogyo. The Five Elements compared with Views of Yedo. Publisher, Marukyu.
Fire-a woman with lantern, and fishermen fishing with fire-buckets, at night.
Water-Ocha-no Midzu, with woman in a boat and man on raft. Bridge in middle distance.

Yedo Meiyen. Famous Flower-gardens of Yedo, with the Flowers for which each is famous. In black and grey only on red-lined background. Publisher, Ibasen. Square kiwame mark.

Toto Meisho Yuki-no Sankei. Three Snow Views of Yedo. Publisher, Ibasen.
Ryogoku Yukibare-no Tsuki. Full moon after snow at Ryogoku ; women carrying Oki-kodatsu (hop-box).

Toto Meisho Somoku Hakkei. Eight Views of Trees and Grasses at Yedo. Publisher, Masatsuji.
Shubi-no Matsu at Asakusa River. The pine-tree of Shubi.
Mikayeri Yanagi. Willow-tree, moon and snow ; with two women, one with umbrella and one with lantern.
Aoiga Oka. Asi (hollyhock) flowers, waterfall, and three girls with umbrellas. A later edition has different colours and the signature on a white label.
Kinoshitagawa, Kakitsubata. Iris garden with three women visitors on Kinoshita River.

Toto Meichi Fukei. Views of Famous Ponds at Yedo. Publisher, Yamata.. The Shinobazu Pond at Uyeno.

Toto Meisho (fan-shaped title). Views of Yedo. Publisher, Marukyu.
Wistaria Gardens at Kameido Temple.

Toto Meisho. Views of Yedo. Publisher, Marukyu.
Women watching the distant fireworks behind clouds, at Ryogoku, from the mono
hoshi (drying tower) of a house.
Takanawa ; girls on the beach admiring the evening rainbow. On a notice-board is an advertisement of the publisher, under the name Ibakyu.
Uyeno, Shinobazu-no Ike Hasu-no Hanami. Admiring the lotus-flowers on the Shinobazu Pond.

Toto Meisho. Publisher, Kitamago.
Distant View of Ryogoku from Ohashi.

Toto Meisho. Publisher, Yamato.
Takanawa-no dzu. Picture of Takanawa Kameido Temmangu. Kameido Temple,.
with wistaria garden and bridge.
Shiba-Ura Hinode-no dzu. Sunrise at Shiba-Ura.

Toto Meisho. Publisher, Ibasen. Snake Year (1857).
The Sumida River, both banks, with sailing-boats.

Toto Meisho. No publisher's mark.
Shiba-Ura from Takanawa, with boats at anchor.
Asakusa Kinryuzan Embo-no dzu. Distant view of the Asakusa Temple in time of cherry-blossom.

Yedo Meisho. Publisher, Sanoki.
Sumidagawa Yuki-no Kei. Snow on the Sumida River.

Yedo Meisho. Outings of the Year. (Publisher's mark not given.)
Ryogoku boating. Happer Sale, 347.

Koto Meisho. Publisher, Dansendo.
Yeitai Bridge, Evening Rain.

Toto Hakkei. Publisher, Fujihiko. Ogi shape.
Asakusa, Sunset.
Takanawa, Autumn Moon.
Shinobazu, Geese flying home. Happer Sale, 333-335.

Various Views of Yedo (apparently not in series).
Seiro Hanami Ryaku dzu. Procession of Yoshiwara women viewing the cherry
blossom. Signed, Hiroshige. Seal, Ichiryu. Ogi shape, aizuri.
Fishing at night on the Sumida River, with Mount Fuji and Full Moon. Publisher,
Masatsuji.
Sumidagawa Hashiba-no Watashi Masaki-no Yashiro. Temple of Masaki seen from the Hashiba ferry on the Sumida River, in Spring. Publisher, Yamato.

Uyeno, Shinobazu-no Ike. Shinobazu Pond at Uyeno Park. Publisher, Yamato. Signed, Hiroshige gwa Isse Ichidai. (Hiroshige painted only once in his life!)

Okawa Shubi-no Matsu Ryogoku-bashi Yu Suzumi. The Shubi Pinetree in the cool of the evening at Ryogoku Bridge on the Sumida River. Publisher, Yamato.

Yeitai-Bashi Yakei. Yeitai Bridge at Night. Publisher, Sanoya. Seal, Utagawa.

Okina-Inari, Myoken and Ryodai-shi. Three fan-shaped designs on one sheet. Publisher, Marukyu. Aizuri (very early).

Sugita-no Ume-Zo-no. Plum-blossom garden at Sugita, with woman leaning on a kago in which another is seated ; Fuji in distance. Publisher, Sanoya.

Sendagi Hana Yashiki. Sendagi Flower-garden, with women on balcony of a tea-house and lanterns. Publisher, Sanoya. Hare Year (1855).

Yotsuya Shinjiku Tsutsumi-no Hana. Cherry-blossom on Shinjiku bank at Yotsuya, with three women on a balcony. Publisher, Ibasen. Dragon Year (1856).

 

TOKAIDO SCENES

Tokaido Kawa Dzukushi. River Series of Tokaido. Publisher, Manju.
Coolies fording a river ; two carrying a woman.
A woman carried across a river in a kago.
Passengers crossing a river in ferry-boats ; in foreground to left, a boat with two
women, one in a pilgrim's hat. Harmsworth Collection.

Tokaido Meibutsu Dzukushi. Famous produce of the Tokaido. Various dishes of food. Signed, Ichiryusai (only). In black and grey-very early.

Yokkaichi. Three women in the cherry-garden of a temple with banner and lantern. In distance, above a bank of mist, a bridge and Fuji. Publisher, Sanpei.

 

KISOKAIDO ROAD

Ura Omote Yekiro Hakkei. Eight Views of Post-stations on the Road. Publisher, Ibasen. Square kiwame mark.
Usui Toge-no dzu, Kumagai Tsutsume-no Kai. View of the Usui Pass and Kumagai Embankment.

 

KYOTO VIEWS

Kyo Arashiyama. View of Arashi Mountain from Kyoto. Publisher, Yamato.

 

HAKONE VIEWS

Hakone Shichito Dzuye. The Seven Hot Springs of Hakone. Publisher, Ibasen. 3-block print. Signed, Ichiryusai (only). Two scenes in kidney-shaped compartments ; Dogashima (exterior) and a Bathing-house.

Hakone Shichito Dzuye. The Seven Hot Springs of Hakone. Publisher, Ibasen.

Yumoto; with two women travellers coming up the bank from the river.

Tonosawa; the village at farther end of the bridge with mountains beyond.

Ashinoyu; the bathing-house at night, with three women, one carrying a lantern.

Miyanoshita; two women on veranda overlooking rapids.

Tonosawa; two women on veranda overlooking rapids, with maid bringing food.

Yumoto; geisha dancing in tea-house. One of " Three Styles of Amusement." (Hiro. seal.)

Kiga; two women on seat drinking tea ; bridge over rapids, left.

Hakone Shichito Meguri. Seven Hot Springs of Hakone. Publisher, Ibasen. Aizuri.
Kiga; village with bridge over stream among mountains.

Hakone Kojo Fuji. Fuji from Hakone Lake. Publisher, Kinzo. (?)

Tonosawa; Village on farther bank at end of plank bridge, with mountains. Publisher, Marujin. Hare Year (1855).

 

VIEWS IN THE PROVINCES

Shokoku Meisho. Famous Views in the Provinces. Publisher, Yamato.
Shimofusa Province. Choshi beach; with cliffs, and Fuji in distance.
Suruga Province. Tago-no Ura. The beach, with Fuji beyond the bay.
Kyoto. Arashiyama in time of cherry-blossom, with three women crossing bridge.
Awa-no Naruto. The rapids at Naruto.

Shokoku Meisho. Publisher, Marukyu.
Yamato Province. Yoshino River with noble on a balcony admiring cherry-blossom.

Shokoku Meisho Dzuye. Publisher, Yamajo. Dragon Year (1856).
Musashi Province. Kanazawa with three ladies (two on a veranda overlooking the
river).
Osaka. Sumiyoshi. A houseboat with three women and temple-lantern ; the bay in distance.

Meizan Dzukushi Shokoku Jukkei. The Ten Famous Mountains of the Provinces. Publisher, Ibasen.
Ishiyama, with two women looking at Lake Biwa, Sanuki, Zodzusan (mountain).

Shokoku Kokon Sairei Dzukushi. Series of Ancient and Modern Festivals in the Provinces. Publisher, Yamato.
Kishiu Waka Gosaishiki. The Festival of Kishiu.

Boso Meisho. Kiyozumi Mountain, in Boshiu Province, with women on balcony. Publisher, Masatsuji. Rat Year (1852).

Uraga Bay in Soshu Province; with ships at anchor and tall trees on high ground to left. Publisher, Marujin. Hare Year (1855). Aizuri.

Kai, Kawaguchi Kosui-no dzu. The river entering the lake at foot of Fuji, at Kai. (No publisher's mark.)

Sunshu Mio-no Ura Fukei. View of Miyo-no Ura in Sunshu Province. (No publisher's mark.)

Kadzusa Kisarazu Kaijo-no dzu. The sea at Kisarazu in Kadzusa Province. (No publisher's mark.)

Oyama Waterfall in Sagami Province. Waterfall to left, with large lamp and two travellers. Publisher, Marujin. Hare Year (1855). Aizuri.

Miyo-no Matsubara in Suruga Province. Two women overlooking Kiyomigaseki, with Fuji in distance. Publisher, Sanpei. Rat Year (1852).

Bushu, Kanazawa Suzume-na-Ura; with fishermen throwing a net, and two women in boat. Publisher, Sanoya.

Kataura-no dzu. Women gathering shell-fish at Kataura. Publisher, Fukusendo.

Zozu Mountain at Sanuki; with three women on high path near a pine-tree, overlooking valley with bridge and river. Publisher, Igeta Hisa (?). Dragon Year (1856).

Enoshima Island, with boats on shore. Publisher, Marujin. Hare Year (1855). Aizuri.

Soshu, Kamakura Shichiri-no Hama. Fuji from Shichi-ri Bay, Kamakura. Publisher, Marujin. Hare Year (185S). Aizuri.

Owari Atsuta Shichiri-no Watashi. Shichi-ri Bay with women walking on beach. Publisher, Sanpei. Rat Year (1852).

 

VIEWS OF FUJI

Fuji Sanju Rokkei-no Uchi. The 36 views of Mount Fuji. Publisher, Ibasen.
Enoshima Soten-no Fuji. Fuji at dawn from Enoshima.

 

OTHER LANDSCAPE SERIES

Three Snow Views. (No publisher's mark.)
Kanda Myojin Yuki-no Ashita. Snow in early morning at Kanda Temple ; woman on balcony with broom.

Yedo Meisho Mitate San Ko. The 3 Luminaries of Sun, Moon and Stars compared with Views of Yedo. Publisher, Ibasen. Dragon Year (1856).
Susaki Hatsuhinode. Sunrise at Susaki ; two women walking on embankment, with other people watching sunrise.
Ryogoku Tsuki-no Sugata. Ryogoku by moonlight ; woman on balcony overlooking river.
Yanagijima Hoshi Matsuri. Starlight festival at Yanagijima. Woman, halflength, on balcony overlooking river.

Meisho Hana Kyodai. Flower series of various places. Publisher, Sanpei. Dragon Year (1856).
Gotenyama, Cherry-blossom ; two women near a cherry-tree and a pine overlooking the sea.
Ozawa, Peach-blossom (momo) ; two women seated on river bank, with blossoming trees, and Fuji beyond.
Komurai, Plum-blossom ; three women on bank of pond, with plum trees, hill,
and tea-house on farther bank.
Two girls at a table, one seated to left, in a cherry-blossom garden, on bank of a
river with a man punting ; Fuji in distance. Harmsworth Collection.

 

FLOWER AND BIRD SERIES, WITH POEMS

Publisher, Matsubarado (or Fujihiko, the alternative name) on gourd-shaped seal.
Ogi shape. (Happer sale 327-332.)
Mandarin Ducks and Bamboo in Snow.
Iris and Cuckoo.
Passion Vine and Sparrow.
Birds and Wild Cherry.
Wild Camellia and Red-bill.
Butterfly and Pæonies.

 

FLOWER, BIRD AND FISH SUBJECTS

Furyu Shiki-no Ikebana. Flower arrangements of the Four Seasons. Publisher, Marukiken.
Autumn. Chrysanthemum, with kakemono and full moon.
Winter. Narcissus and Sazankwa flower, with kakemono of river, with ducks, in winter.

Children with Kare (flat) Fish on Beach; with woman and basket of shell-fish and distant boats. (Very early, in style of Yeisen. No publisher's mark.)

Stork and Iris. (No publisher's mark.) Harmsworth Collection.

Two Tortoises in Water. (No publisher's mark). Aizuri.

Cranes and Bamboo. Publisher, Marusei. Aizuri.

Nightingale, Full Moon and Plum-blossom. Publisher, Marusei. Aizuri.

Cock, Hen and Basket. Publisher, Marries.

Cock and Hen with Autumn Flowers. Publisher, Sanoki.

Masts of Ships, Cuckoo and Full Moon, with the famous poem, Hitokoye wa Tsuki ga Naitaka Hototogisu. Publisher, Yamato.

Pier of a Bridge, with reflection of Full Moon in the Water and Poem by Toshishige, " The Autumn Moon is as clear as parents' understanding of their children." Publisher, Aritaya.

 

SUBJECTS FROM STORIES

Genji Setsu Getsu Kwa. Series of Snow, Moon and Flower pictures from the Story of Prince Genji. Publisher, Ibasen. Tiger Year (1854).
Saga, with Prince Genji and a lady in a boat, viewing the cherry-blossom.

Kyodai Monogatari Dzuye. Series of Ancient Stories. Publisher, Masatsuji.
Minamoto-no Hikaru in a boat, and full moon.
Soga Monogatari. Shosho, on a balcony, watching the departure of Soga-no
Goro, in Snow.

Uchiwaka Dzuye. Scenes in the Life of Uchiwaka. Publisher, Ibasen.
Uchiwaka and a Lady in a garden by moonlight, a house with lights to right, at Yahagi-no Shuku.

Chushingura Hakkei. The Eight Scenes of the Chushingura (Story of the Fortyseven Ronin). Publisher, Ibasen. (On the same lines as Omi Hakkei, etc.)
Yama Michi-no Yo-ame. Night rain on the mountain, with Yoichibei and
Sadakuro.
Toritsugi-no Bansho. Evening bell at Toritsugi ; with Rikiya and Konami in the house of Wakas-anosuke.

 

VARIOUS SUBJECTS

Onna Sanju Rokkasen-no Uchi The 36 Famous Poetesses. Publisher, Yamato. Ono-no Komachi, seated.

Meiyo Shokunin Zukushi-no Uchi Horimono Series of Famous Craftsmen. Publisher, Marukyu.
Hidari Jingoro, the sculptor.
Oroku Kushi. Oroku, the first maker of wooden combs.
Goro Masamune, the swordsmith.

Kaicho Asa Mairi-no Dzu Morning excursion to the ceremony of " Opening the Curtain" at a Buddhist Temple. Publisher, Marukyu. Tiger Year (1851). Inscribed, Shin Pan (New block).

Mitate Sambaso Women compared with the Sambaso Dance. By Hiroshige, Kunisada and Kuniyoshi. Publisher, Ibasen. Engraver, Take. Hare Year (1855).
Woman, half-length, holding small lacquer box, with pine-branches, on pink ground. (By Hiroshige.)
Woman, half-length, holding up kimono, with pine-branches, on pink ground. (By Kunisada.)
Woman, half-length, holding biwa fruit, with pine-branches, on pink ground (By Kuniyoshi.)

 

UNSIGNED, BUT ATTRIBUTED TO HIROSHIGE I

Fuji seen above a Row of Pine Trees Publisher, Yamato. (In blue and black only, no key-block.)

Fuji from the River at MatsuchiyamaPublisher, Yamato.

The Miryakodori; 3 chidori on stream with reeds, symbolizing the Sumida River. Publisher, Yamato. (In black and white only.)

Kikyo Flower and Ayu Fish Publisher, Marusei. Iris (in blue, green and purple). Publisher, Marusei.

Shinagawa Shore with Stalls and Swimmers carrying a Koshi towards the Boats Mark unknown.

Nikkozan Kegon-no Takei. Waterfall of Kegon at Nikko Mark unknown.

Bushu, Kanazawa Suzume-ga-Ura; with fishermen in foreground and Fuji in distance to right. Mark unknown.

Convolvulus, Pink and Iris, with hanging lamp suspended from bamboo support Mark unknown.

Biwa (loquat) Fruit and Hozuki Mark unknown.

Hollyhock Mark unknown.

Red Plum-blossom, Chrysanthemum and Flower-basket Mark unknown.

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