Hiroshige began studying with the
famous ukiyo-e master Utamaro in 1811. His early works were of traditional
subjects such as beauties and actor portraits. In 1830 Hiroshige expanded
his subject matter to include the new genre of landscape prints. His
series of The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido
is one of his greatest masterworks,
and he created several versions. Known for his poetic, impressionist views
of nature, he is considered one of the leading masters of ukiyo-e in the
first half of the nineteenth century. Even today, his passion for the
people, cities, and countryside of Japan radiates from his work.
We also have a few prints from the
Tokaido by Two Brushes,
a collaboration
between Hiroshige and Kunisada. These are original, lifetime impressions with
nice coloring. Each woodblock is beautifully double
matted with acid-free, archival mats, and framed in a simple walnut finish
wood veneer frame, with UV-filtering conservation glass. A certificate of
authenticity accompanies each print. If you'd like an image of the
framing, please call 734-663-2900 or e-mail sales@barclaygallery.com
. Prices include framing.