UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797–1858)

UTAGAWA HIROSHIGE (1797–1858)
Two Complete Sets of Untitled Series of Large Fish
Twenty prints bound as an album, each signed either Ichiryusai Hiroshige ga, Hiroshige ga, or Hiroshige hitsu
Comprising two separate series; the first published by Nishimuraya Yohachi (Eijudo) 1832-33 (11 prints), the second by Yamadaya Shojiro, (9 prints), circa 1840-42

1. Black Sea Bream, Small Sea Bream, Asparagus Shoots, and Sansho Pepper, published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
2. Carp, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
3. Halibut, Plaice, and Wild Cherry, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
4. Mullet, Asparagus, and Camellia, published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
5. Sweet Sea Bream, Mebaru, and Horseradish, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
6. Mackerel, Crab, and Morning Glory, no publisher's mark but published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
7. Sea Bream and Sansho Pepper, published Eijudo, circa 1832-33
8. Flying Fish, Ishimochi, and Lily, no publisher's mark but published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
9. Akodai, the rock-fish and Bamboo Grass, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
10. Bonito and Saxifrage, published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
11. Abalone, Needlefish, and Peach Blossoms, published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
12. Gurnards, Flatfish, and Bamboo Grass, published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
13. Striped Sea Bream, Rock-trout, and Nandina, no publisher's mark but published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
14. Scorpionfish, Isaki, and Ginger, published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
15. Flatheads and Eggplant, no publisher's mark but published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
16. Horse Mackerel, Freshwater Prawns, and Seaweed, no publisher's mark but published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
17. Yellowtail, Blowfish, and Plum Blossoms, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
18. Lobster and Shrimp, published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
19. Sea Bass, Golden-eyed Sea Bream, and Shiso, published by Yamadaya Shojiro, circa 1840-42
20. River Trout, published by Eijudo, circa 1832-33
The album overall: 25.3 x 18.4 x 1.4 cm.
Each print, horizontal oban: 25.6 x 36.5 cm.