This elegant volume showcases Hiroshige's exquisite scenes of 19th-century Japan in a format
that honors the Japanese bookmaking tradition.Hiroshige the last great master of the ukiyo-e
tradition produced works of subtle yet intense color. This collection of prints first
published in the 1850s contains images of each of Japan's provinces capturing a crucial
moment in Japan's history a decade before the Meiji Restoration would open the doors to
industrialization and Western influence. These sweeping panoramas of the beautiful countryside
combine the illusion of distance with a depth of detail that draws the viewer in. In addition
to glorious landscapes Hiroshige's depictions of busy urban centers provide a rare insight
into daily life in the Edo era. This beautiful slip-cased edition includes two volumes: a
complete set of seventy prints and a separate booklet that provides an introduction to
Hiroshige's life and art as well as descriptive captions of the prints. From thundering
waterfalls and towering cliffs to wide beaches and bustling harbors Hiroshige's native land
emerges in serene and exquisite detail-the perfect keepsake for fans of Japanese culture
ukiyo-e and printmaking.
