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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. |
