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KIYOCHIKA, Kobayashi   (fl. 1847 - 1915)		Dawn at Ryogoku Hayappongui
		Signed:                     Kobayashi Kiyochika hitsu Publisher:                Fukuda Kumajirô Date:                         1879 Size:                          aiban yoko-e (c. 20.5 x 31.5 cms / c. 8" x 12 3/8") Condition: Fine impression and color; the usual, faint center- fold, traces of mica; else fine overall condition. ref. no.:  # 783432 Price:  € 2,200

Kiyochika is well-know for his spectacular night scenes of Tokyo, many of which are illustrated in the excellent (and highly recommended) exhibition catalog of the Santa Barbara Musuem of Art, of the year 1988 (pls. see below). Reference: Henri D. Smith II, KIYOCHIKA - Artist of Meiji Japan; Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1988.

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