This elegant volume showcases Hiroshiges 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 Japans provinces, capturing a crucial moment in Japans 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, Hiroshiges 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 Hiroshiges life and art as well as descriptive captions of the prints. From thundering waterfalls and towering cliffs to wide beaches and bustling harbors, Hiroshiges native land emerges in serene and exquisite detailthe perfect keepsake for fans of Japanese culture, ukiyo-e, and printmaking. Ausstattung: Seidenbezogene Leporello-Ausgabe mit 70 Farbtafeln und Booklet, im Schmuckschuber

Anne Sefrioui is the author of numerous books on art and art history.

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