Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) | Three giga [comic] woodblock prints | Edo period, 19th century

The Property of a Gentleman

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858)

Three giga [comic] woodblock prints

Edo period, 19^th century

each a woodblock print, signed Hiroshige giga, and comprising:

- Hotei among an anthropomorphic fox, fish and toad, published by Moritaya Hanzo, circa 1825-35

- Two young boys disguised as a ghost frightening a samurai, published by Moritaya Hanzo, circa 1825-35

- Performers of a festival dance before a small audience

19.1 x 25 cm., 7⅝ x 9⅞ in. (the first)

18.6 x 25.2 cm., 7⅜ x 10 in. (the second)

16 x 22.6 cm., 6⅜ x 9 in. (the third)