#hiroshige

Utagawa Hiroshige's "Full Moon over Takanawa" captures the quiet beauty of evening. A flock of geese crosses the sky as boats rest on calm water beneath the rising moon. With just a few carefully placed elements Hiroshige creates a scene that feels peaceful and timeless. Part of his celebrated series "Famous Places of the Eastern Capital", the print reflects Hiroshige's remarkable ability to find poetry in everyday landscapes. His work reminds us that even the simplest moments in nature can leave a lasting impression. Available as a fine art print at meisterdrucke.com. Quelle: meisterdrucke.com

Utagawa Hiroshige's "Matsuchiyama, San'Ya Moat, Night Scene" captures the quiet beauty of Edo after sunset. A lone woman walks beside the water as deep indigo skies and shimmering reflections create a peaceful atmosphere filled with stillness. Part of Hiroshige's famous "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo", the print showcases the rich Prussian blue pigment that helped inspire generations of European artists and the rise of Japonisme. Available as a fine art print at meisterdrucke.com. Quelle: meisterdrucke.com

Hiroshige never visited Kyoto, yet "Red Maple Leaves at Tsuten Bridge" feels completely inhabited - autumn leaves burning above the gorge while visitors gather quietly beside the stream below. And then there’s that lone figure on the bridge: separated from everyone else, watching the same scene alone. Once you notice them, the entire print changes. Quelle: meisterdrucke.com

Woodblock print 73.5 x 25 cm. (29 x 10 ⅞ in.)

Utagawa Hiroshige’s The Suijin Woods and Massaki on the Sumida River - blossoms in the front, river and boats in the distance. Quelle: meisterdrucke.com

Tried mokuhanga printmaking this weekend during a workshop. For my carving, I did Hiroshige’s fire foxes that I love. Lots to explore with this technique!