Utagawa Hiroshige 1930 Re-Carved Edition Chinese Pheasant- Hiroshige produced around 200 "kacho-e" (bird-flower designs) in various formats starting in early 1830s. Although they were small, they amply demonstrate Hiroshige's keen observation and the love of the nature. His kacho-e were said to be "frozen in motion" as if they were the well composed snap shot by a camera. 

Framed dimensions:  (approx) 14.25" x 7.25".  Picture area dimensions (approx):  10.5" x 3.75".  Photos taken without the flash.

About the framer:  Al Nahas Way (Brooklyn)
Location:Between 76th Street and 77th Street
Honoree: Al Nahas (1928-2003) was a civic and business leader in Bay Ridge where he opened Nahas Art, a custom framing shop. He was active in the Third Avenue Merchants Association and served on the boards of many charities and community organizations. He was instrumental in the formation of Bay Ridge Community Development. In 1980, he opened Nightfalls Restaurant and encouraged others to do the same., making Third Avenue a Restaurant Row.