Kakegawa

In "Kakegawa," Utagawa Hiroshige demonstrates a mastery of the woodblock medium with characteristic skill.

This ukiyo-e print continues the rich tradition of Japanese woodblock printing that flourished during the Edo period and beyond. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Created in 1855, during the twilight of the Edo period, this work represents the rich artistic traditions of pre-modern Japan.