Inside Akiba Shrine, Ukeji

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Inside Akiba Shrine, Ukeji by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
Inside Akiba Shrine, Ukeji

Series; One Hundred Famous Views of Edo

One Hundred Famous Views of Edo - In 1856, Hiroshige began designing what was to be his last great series and a masterpiece, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo." The series contains 118 vertical format woodblocks of classic Hiroshige landscapes. From spring cherry blossoms to summer fireworks, from quiet scenes along the river to lively festival celebrations, Hiroshige captures life in old Edo in dramatic and interesting ways. Hiroshige employed an inventive compositional technique in many of the prints, using large foreground elements to frame a distant view in the background, such as the image of Kinryuzan Temple seen through the doorway of the famous Thunder Gate. Beautifully printed with fine bokashi shading, "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" retains its popularity today as one of Hiroshige's great masterworks, and includes some of his most memorable images.

Inside Akiba Shrine, Ukeji - Lovely autumn view of Akiba Shrine in the village of Ukeji outside Edo. The shrine of the fire god, the temple was a favorite of the wives of Edo daimyos, who visited for protection against fire. At lower left, a priest sketches the scene from a tea stand, while a beauty and a girl enjoy the colorful foliage of the maple trees, their color reflected in soft tones on the water below. An attractive design.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 1/4" x 5 3/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice color and detail as shown. Stitching holes at side. A few prints have a couple spots or stains. Please see photos for details.

Inside Akiba Shrine, Ukeji by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Inside Akiba Shrine, Ukeji by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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