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The Joy of Collecting: The Strishock Print Collection

Hiroshige, Utagawa (Ando)

Ando Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) was a Japanese print master known for his woodblock prints, illustrations, and paintings. He was a native of Edo, Japan and served as an apprentice to the ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Toyohiro. He was known for his pictures of birds, flowers, and landscapes.

Resources Cited:                                                                                                                                     
Helibrunn Timeline of Art History website: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/JP2492                             
Woodblock Prints in the Ukiyo-e Style: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ukiy/hd_ukiy.htm

 

Images

Open Garden at Fukagawa Hachiman Shrine, No. 68 from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo

Woodblock print of a Japanese scene. Main colors are green and blue with red. Shows rolling hills, water, bridges, people, trees. Titled "Open Garden at Fukagawa Hachiman Shrine, No. 68 from One Hundred Famous Views of Edo"

Tokido 53 Station (Hara)

Color print titled "Tokido 53 Station (Hara)". The piece depicts a small village below a large mountain, possibly Mount Fuji.