"Hiroshige Ando Buyō Kanazawa Hasshō Yakei-Full Moon at Kanazawa"reprinted print

Description: "Buyo Kanazawa Hassho Yakei (Eight Night Views of Kanazawa in Musashi Province) is one of the works by the Edo period ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige. This work is part of a famous series of 'meisho-e' (famous place pictures) that Hiroshige painted, depicting the scenery around Kanazawa in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, known as the Kanazawa Hakkei (Eight Views of Kanazawa). The term 'Kanazawa Hakkei' refers to a group of scenic spots that gained popularity from the Kamakura to the Edo period, celebrated for their natural beauty and poetic landscapes. These scenic spots were named after the 'Eight Views of Xiaoxiang' from China. The specific scenic locations are as follows:Seto Shūgetsu: The moonlit night in Seto (around present-day Kanazawa Ward)Otodomokihan: The view of ships returning to the harborSuzaki Seiran: Clear weather after a storm at SuzakiNojima Yūshō: The sunset at NojimaHiragata Rakugan: The geese descending on Hiragata BayKoizumi Yau: The night rain at KoizumiUchikawa Bosetsu: The evening snow at UchikawaShomyo Taki Banshō: The evening bell at Shomyo Falls In 'Buyo Kanazawa Hassho Yakei,' Hiroshige beautifully depicts these scenes as night views, with the light from the moon, stars, and lanterns creating a quiet and fantastical atmosphere. His characteristic use of color and perspective emphasizes the harmony between nature and human life, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Through the ukiyo-e technique, this work served to convey the beauty and atmosphere of places that people at the time might not have been able to visit, thereby increasing the value of the piece." "About the publisher" The term "Uchida Edition" refers to reprinted woodblock prints that were republished by a specific publishing house (publisher) within the realm of ukiyo-e. After an initial edition of a print was produced, if it gained popularity, it would often be reprinted multiple times. The publisher involved in these reprints would be associated with the work, which is why these prints are sometimes referred to as "Uchida Edition" or similar. Specifically, the Uchida Edition refers to ukiyo-e prints that were reprinted by Uchida Art Bookstore, a publisher based in Tokyo. Uchida Art Bookstore was active from the Meiji era through the Taisho and Showa periods, reprinting works by Hiroshige and other ukiyo-e masters from the Edo period. The publisher is known for its efforts to revive and preserve ukiyo-e, as well as introduce these works to overseas markets. The "Buyo Kanazawa Hassho Yakei" (Eight Night Views of Kanazawa in Musashi Province) in the Uchida Edition is a reprint produced by Uchida Art Bookstore based on Hiroshige’s original from the Edo period. These reprints were often faithfully reproduced according to the original designs, but differences in color usage, paper quality, and printing techniques due to the time period and technology may be present. As such, Uchida Edition prints are recognized as distinct reprints, and collectors and art enthusiasts often differentiate them from original editions. The Uchida Edition was widely circulated in Western art markets during the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras, playing an important role in the re-evaluation and appreciation of works by Hiroshige and Katsushika Hokusai in Europe and America.

Price: 249 USD

Location: kyoto

End Time: 2025-01-05T04:07:56.000Z

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