#4 Under Mannen Bridge at Fukagawa

Woodblock Prints Title: Under Mannen Bridge at Fukagawa (Fukagawa Mannen-bashi no shita), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjûrokkei)

Publication: 1831

Size: Horizontal ôban; 26.2 x 38.7 cm (10 5/16 x 15 1/4 in.)

Publisher: Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudô)

Signature: Hokusai aratame Hitsu

Original: 1st state. known as the Blue Outline. 3 originals from different sources.

Later edition of this print have the sky in salmon color often faded, as seen below : Estimated Value: Ref # 36V4

2nd state. known as the Black Outline. It differs from the blue outline, as the main key block uses black ink instead of blue ink. The difference is obvious when looking at the lines around the title.

Later edition of this print have a big blue sky, as seen below:

Estimated Value: Ref # 36V4a

Other Versions:

1/ Enji Takamizawa Replica 1910's

Images 1 & 2 are the replica, image 3 is the original for comparison.

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The paper is thin like an edo era print, but the paper is different from the original. Later editions of this replica has a thicker paper. Estimated Value: Ref # 36V4b

2/ Unidentified Replica 1920's (Most Likely Adachi)

Images 1 & 2 are the replica, image 3 is the original for comparison.

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Paper is thicker, like a Shin Hanga. Estimated Value: Ref # 36V4c