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Hiroshige's 1850 Yoshino River print draws fresh attention

Original: Utagawa Hiroshige ~ 1850 - "The Yoshino River in the Play Imoseyama" Landscapes with Scenes from Plays # art # japanesea

Utagawa Hiroshige's 1850 woodblock print "The Yoshino River in the Play Imoseyama", from his series of landscapes inspired by theatrical scenes, is circulating among Japanese art enthusiasts online. Hiroshige was one of the last great masters of ukiyo-e, and prints blending kabuki drama references with landscape imagery are prized for their composition and colour. Art lovers are sharing the work and discussing its place in his broader catalogue.

Why now: Art enthusiasts are sharing and appreciating a classic Hiroshige woodblock print, renewing interest in ukiyo-e.

Utagawa HiroshigeImoseyamaYoshino Riverukiyo-eJapanese art

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• Utagawa Hiroshige ~ 1850 - "The Yoshino River in the Play Imoseyama" Landscapes with Scenes from Plays # art # japaneseart · luizsantosmusic · 5

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