Minowa, Kanasugi, Mikawashima, No.102 from the series “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)”
Medium
Color woodblock print
Dimensions
33.8 × 21.8 cm (13 5/16 × 8 5/8 in.)
Classification
woodblock print
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
150343
Art Historical Context
Utagawa Hiroshige a master of the ukiyo-e, created *Minowa, Kanasugi, Mikawashima,. 102* as part of his monumental seriesOne Hundred Famous Views of (Meisho Edoakkei)* in 7. This color woodblock print captures scenic vistas of Edo (modern-day Tokyo), showcasing Hiroshige's genius for landscape depiction during the late Edo period. series, produced from 1856 to 1859, features 118 prints—exceeding the titular "hundred"—each highlighting a different landmark, blending urban life with natural beauty under varying atmospheric conditions. Hiroshige's technique exemplifies ukiyo-e woodblock printing...
About the Artist
Utagawa Hiroshige · 1826–1869
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), born Andō Tokutarō, was the last great master of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock printmaking and one of the most influential landscape artists in history. Born in Edo (modern Tokyo) into a low-ranking samurai family serving as fire wardens, Hiroshige transformed landscape printmaking into a poetic meditation on nature, weather, and everyday life. His revolutionary approac...