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Mitsuke by Utagawa Hiroshige — Japanese Woodblock Print, 1855

Mitsuke

by Utagawa Hiroshige

Date:
1855
Medium:
Woodblock Print
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Description

"Mitsuke" is a woodblock by Utagawa Hiroshige that showcases the artist's distinctive creative vision.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mitsuke was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重) in 1855.