Andō Hiroshige

Japanese, 1797 - 1858

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This print displays a natural scene with people engaged in various activities. At the top, two large mountains peak through misty white clouds against a pale blue-and-white sky. At the bottom is a wide gray path surrounded by green grass, with tall trees sprouting up. A group of people walk on the path, appearing to carry large items. The people are depicted in simple lines, and they have peach skin and are wearing light blue garments. Some have wide yellow hats on. In the distance, behind the trees, the path extends towards a cluster of yellow-and-orange houses at the base of the mountains. On the right side of the print are three rectangles containing vertical characters.
Andō Hiroshige, Fujisawa-shuku, 1855, color woodcut on Japanese paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.143.94

Fujisawa-shuku

Andō Hiroshige · 1855 · color woodcut on Japanese paper ·  Accession ID  2015.143.94

A parrot with red and green feathers is perched on a brown tree branch. The image has a color palette of reds, greens, browns, and a light tan background. The parrot is in the center of the branch, which runs diagonally from the bottom left corner to the top right. Foliage is concentrated on the sides. Vertical script is on the left, and horizontal script is in the upper right of the background.
Andō Hiroshige, Macaw on a Pine Branch, 1840-1844, color woodcut, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.8.1808

Macaw on a Pine Branch

Andō Hiroshige · 1840-1844 · color woodcut ·  Accession ID  1964.8.1808

This print shows a river scene with a green hill on the left. Trees with pink blossoms, light blue banners, and crowds of indistinct people dressed in white, pink, and blue are visible on top of the hill in the distance. Closer to us, different types of boats drift along the blue river with people sitting or standing on them. The people wear robes or tunics in shades of gray, green, red, or blue, and they appear to have skin in shades of white and peach. On the right, more vessels with white sails are seen in the distance as the river extends into the horizon. The sky is mostly white, although around the horizon it is a peachy-orange color. On the right side of the print are vertical lines of characters.
Andō Hiroshige, Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari], 1839-1842, color woodcut on Japanese paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.143.95

Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom Along the Sumida River [Sumida-gawa hana-zakari]

Andō Hiroshige · 1839-1842 · color woodcut on Japanese paper ·  Accession ID  2015.143.95

This print shows a curved bridge extending from the bottom right toward the center. The horizon line shows a foggy landscape in the distance beyond a body of water, with mountains on the right side. The sky transitions from deep blue at the top to a lighter beige near the horizon. People in wide hats and long robes are crossing the bridge, including a child in a pink garment. There are streetlamps or birdhouses extending up in front of the bridge. Beyond the bridge is a body of blue water with swaying reeds. The color palette consists of soft blues, earthy browns, and gentle greys.
Andō Hiroshige, Distant View of Mount Akiha, Kakegawa, 1833/1835, color woodcut on Japanese paper, Gift of Donald Stone, 2022.40.69

Distant View of Mount Akiha, Kakegawa

Andō Hiroshige · 1833/1835 · color woodcut on Japanese paper ·  Accession ID  2022.40.69

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Bibliography

1983

  • Strange, Edward F. Hiroshige's Woodblock Prints - A Guide. New York 1983 (reprint of The Colour-Prints of Hiroshige, 1925).