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KIYOCHIKA, Kobayashi   (fl. 1847 - 1915)		Rain at Mitsueda Bridge in Hakone - Hakone Mitsueda-bashi ame
		Signed:                     Kobayashi Kiyochika hitsu Date:                         1881 Size:                          ôban yoyk-e (c. xx x xx cms / c. xx x/x" x xx") Condition: Fine impression and color, faint centerfold, thin backing, in fine condition. ref. no.:  # 743395 Price:  € 2,600

Two travelers in traveling hats and cloaks are approaching the Sanmai Bridge in Hakone. They bend forward against the pouring rain. Underneath the carfeully drawn bridge we see lots of rocks surrounded by the wild water. Across the bridge outlines of several houses and a tree are more to be guessed than recognozed. - Viewing this design makes one think of Hiroshige's 'Rain at Ohashi Bridge'. Reference: Henri D. Smith II, KIYOCHIKA - Artist of Meiji Japan; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1988.

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