Utagawa Hiroshige

(Japanese, 1797–1858)

Hiroshige was a Japanese artist known for his ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Characterized by unusual perspectives, seasonal references, and striking colors, the artist’s series Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō (1833–1834) exemplifies Hiroshige’s unique skill. Born Andō Hiroshige in 1797 in Edo (present-day Tokyo), Japan, he entered the studio of Utagawa Toyohiro around 1811, and later adopted his master’s name Utagawa. His student work from this time included book illustrations and prints of young women and kabuki actors. It was not until the 1830s, that Hiroshige found his calling in producing the landscape prints for which he is now known. The artist benefited greatly through having a contemporary in Hokusai, who shared an interest in depicting various qualities of weather and compositional devices. He died on October 12, 1858 in Edo, Japan. The artist’s works had profound impact on a number of European painters, including Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh. Today, Hiroshige’s works are held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, and the Tobacco and Salt Museum in Tokyo, among others.

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東海道五拾三次之内 御油 旅人留女Women Accosting Travelers at...

Utagawa Hiroshige

東海道五拾三次之内 御油 旅人留女Women Accosting Travelers at...

Sale Date: June 19, 2020

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FOUR PRINTS OF THE HOEIDO AND GYOSHO..., 1833–1844

Utagawa Hiroshige

FOUR PRINTS OF THE HOEIDO AND GYOSHO..., 1833–1844

Sale Date: July 1, 2020

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TWO WOODBLCOK PRINTS WITH SEA SIGHTS., 1840–1845

Utagawa Hiroshige

TWO WOODBLCOK PRINTS WITH SEA SIGHTS., 1840–1845

Sale Date: July 1, 2020

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Tsuchiyama sotto la pioggia: Monte e..., 1833–1834

Utagawa Hiroshige

Tsuchiyama sotto la pioggia: Monte e..., 1833–1834

Sale Date: May 26, 2020

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Four woodblock prints and a preparatory..., 1854

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

Four woodblock prints and a preparatory..., 1854

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Three woodblock prints, 1849–1851

Utagawa Hiroshige

Three woodblock prints, 1849–1851

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Elegant Genji at the Salt Kilns at Suma..., 1853

Utagawa Hiroshige and Utagawa Kunisada

Elegant Genji at the Salt Kilns at Suma..., 1853

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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No. 2: Kawachi, Settsu, and Izumi Provinces, 1852

Utagawa Hiroshige

No. 2: Kawachi, Settsu, and Izumi Provinces, 1852

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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View of Hollyhock Hill (Aoizaka no zu), 1837–1838

Utagawa Hiroshige

View of Hollyhock Hill (Aoizaka no zu), 1837–1838

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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The complete set of The Fifty-three..., 1840–1842

Utagawa Hiroshige

The complete set of The Fifty-three..., 1840–1842

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Clear Weather after Snow at Nihonbashi..., 1839–1842

Utagawa Hiroshige

Clear Weather after Snow at Nihonbashi..., 1839–1842

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Hyuga Province: Aburatsu Port, Obi Oshima..., 1856

Utagawa Hiroshige

Hyuga Province: Aburatsu Port, Obi Oshima..., 1856

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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From Nihonbashi to Edobashi (Nihonbashi..., 1853

Utagawa Hiroshige

From Nihonbashi to Edobashi (Nihonbashi..., 1853

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Crowds Visiting the Shrine of Benzaiten , 1847–1852

Utagawa Hiroshige

Crowds Visiting the Shrine of Benzaiten , 1847–1852

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Moon at Takanawa (Takanawa tsuki no kei), 1848–1851

Utagawa Hiroshige

Moon at Takanawa (Takanawa tsuki no kei), 1848–1851

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Gotenyama..., 1847–1848

Utagawa Hiroshige

Viewing Cherry Blossoms at Gotenyama..., 1847–1848

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Enjoying the Evening Cool with the..., 1847–1852

Utagawa Hiroshige

Enjoying the Evening Cool with the..., 1847–1852

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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The complete set of Wrestling Matches..., 1858

Utagawa Hiroshige

The complete set of Wrestling Matches..., 1858

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Mackerel, Crab, and Morning Glory, 1840–1842

Utagawa Hiroshige

Mackerel, Crab, and Morning Glory, 1840–1842

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Twilight Snow at Mount Hira (Hira..., 1834–1835

Utagawa Hiroshige

Twilight Snow at Mount Hira (Hira..., 1834–1835

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Kuwana: Shichiri Crossing (Kuwana,..., 1833–1834

Utagawa Hiroshige

Kuwana: Shichiri Crossing (Kuwana,..., 1833–1834

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Chiryu: Early Summer Horse Fair..., 1833–1834

Utagawa Hiroshige

Chiryu: Early Summer Horse Fair..., 1833–1834

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Futakawa: Monkey Plateau (Futakawa..., 1833–1834

Utagawa Hiroshige

Futakawa: Monkey Plateau (Futakawa..., 1833–1834

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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Numazu: Twilight (Numazu, tasogare zu), 1833–1834

Utagawa Hiroshige

Numazu: Twilight (Numazu, tasogare zu), 1833–1834

Sale Date: June 18, 2020

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