Two Limited Edition Prints Utagawa Hiroshige 1858 Edo Japan Artist Reproductions

Description: Two Limited Edition Prints Utagawa Hiroshige 1858 Edo Japan Artist Reproductions These two lovely prints are most likely reproductions of the Famous artist Utagawa Hiroshige; 'Cherry Blossoms Suijin Shrine and Massaki on the Sumida River’ and The Sea at Satta, Suruga Province, from the series "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji". I can not verify these are really prints from the artist or re-prints done by his students or others. It was a common occurrence that these were copied from the originals and sold as souvenirs for tourists. They both say made in Japan on the back, so they were probably made in Japan after WWII up to the 1960’s through 80’s. The problem is there are many people who made copies and verifying them to be real or reproductions costs a lot, and these are really good prints, so I have a hard time saying how old they really are. When comparing them to verified prints it is hard to tell a difference, although there are some that I can see, so I am pricing them as copies, but who knows……? Both are printed on nice paper and colored with watercolor, about 5 inches wide and 6 ½ inches long and set on an off-white frame. They are in excellent condition and have vibrant colors. This is some interesting information on the artist. Utagawa Hiroshige is known as the last great master in Japanese traditional woodblock printing, imbuing the Japanese landscape with a lyricism that drew upon the fleeting nature of sensual pleasure. Hiroshige's prints memorialized everyday life in the late Edo period, in which travel and entertainment became more widely available to the middle-class, and presented a vision of the country in which the changing of the seasons, and the associated festivities, were central. This vision of Japan, heightened by Hiroshige's lush colors and unconventional approach to composition, had widespread appeal within Japan and abroad, with European artists adopting both his bright colors and his themes, transposing his interest in the ephemeral into other settings.While Hiroshige was very prolific and made prints on a range of subjects, it is his landscapes, particularly those of his series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, that had the most impact. Hiroshige interpreted famous sites through the lens of everyday experience, rather than literary, historical or imperial significance, giving his prints a mass appeal and allowing the Japanese public to feel emotionally involved with their native landscape. Hiroshige captured the idea of a 'floating world,' from which the term ukiyo-e derived, through attention to the transient pleasures of secular life rather than, as had been the case prior to the Edo period, philosophical detachment rooted in Buddhism. The mood of his prints draws strongly from his focus on seasonal phenomena, fleeting weather conditions or festivities that marked the passing of time. Hiroshige's prints offered a lasting record of experiences that otherwise disappeared quickly. Hiroshige's work, alongside that of Katsushika Hokusai, popularized Japanese art and aesthetics in Europe. Hiroshige's bright colors and attention to the passing of time had a strong impact on Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, while his bold lines representing trees and flowers had a strong influence on Art Nouveau design. JAPANESE WOODBLOCK ARTIST Born: 1797 - Edo (Now Tokyo), Japan Died: 1858 – Edo Shipping and handling is calculated by US Postal recommendations for zip codes in the continental United States, and all others are based on overseas costs and regulations. We opt for tracking information on all shipments. Numbers are available upon request. Unfortunately due to the recent hike in postal rates, we had to raise our shipping and handling charges. If the shipping costs are lower than quoted I will refund the difference. 'Please note that buyers are responsible for any and all duties and customs charges that may be incurred.' Returns, refunds or exchanges Because each one is a pre-loved antique, vintage, or retro item, returns are not accepted. Please make sure you look at the pictures, description, and ask us questions if you have any, BEFORE you purchase. Only if we have completely misrepresented the item, and you send it back to us at your cost, we will discuss a refund with the customer. Please remember these are all Vintage pieces and some blemishes are part of their charm. We do our best to describe each item as completely as possible; the photos are part of the description so please look them over carefully before you decide to purchase the item/s. As each one is unique, there are no exchanges available.

Price: 145.99 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

End Time: 2025-02-06T00:06:31.000Z

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