Japanese Woodblock Landscapes

Stunning woodblock prints showcasing serene landscapes, daily life, and natural elements, characterized by vibrant colors and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

Yamashita Quarter, Ueno (Ueno Yamashita) From the Series One hundred Views of Edo, Ando Hiroshige, Japanese, 1797-1858, Woodblock print in colored ink on paper, The buildings and landscapes in this print are replicas from sites in Kyoto, to legitimize the new” capital of Edo. Throughout the print, Hiroshige adds details which balance each other out, for example, the red balcony of the Kiyomizudera temple is a bold contrast to the light pink blossoms and light hue of blue of Shinobazu Pond. The tall and lanky pine trees also counteract the bushy and blooming blossoms — the circular branch of the moon pine” sands out from the overall vertical composition. Various characters are depicted throughout the print, but there is one cheeky man in particular, who’s face is half covered, because he probably just visited a prostitute in Ueno, and does not want to be recognized., Japan, 1856, landscapes, Print, Print
Yamashita Quarter, Ueno (Ueno Yamashita) From the Series One hundred Views of Edo, Ando Hiroshige, Japanese, 1797-1858, Woodblock print in colored ink on paper, The buildings and landscapes in this print are replicas from sites in Kyoto, to legitimize the new” capital of Edo. Throughout the print, Hiroshige adds details which balance each other out, for example, the red balcony of the Kiyomizudera temple is a bold contrast to the light pink blossoms and light hue of blue of Shinobazu Pond. The tall and lanky pine trees also counteract the bushy and blooming blossoms — the circular branch of the moon pine” sands out from the overall vertical composition. Various characters are depicted throughout the print, but there is one cheeky man in particular, who’s face is half covered, because he probably just visited a prostitute in Ueno, and does not want to be recognized., Japan, 1856, landscapes, Print, Print