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Surugacho by Utagawa Hiroshige — Japanese Woodblock print

Surugacho

by Utagawa Hiroshige

Medium:
Woodblock print
Image courtesy of
Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Description

"Surugacho" is a ukiyo-e print by Utagawa Hiroshige, created during the late Edo period. This work demonstrates the artist's distinctive approach to landscapes and travel through the medium of Japanese woodblock printing.

Hiroshige was the last great master of ukiyo-e, celebrated for his atmospheric landscapes that captured the poetry of rain, snow, and moonlight across Japan. His work influenced Van Gogh and other Impressionists.

This print represents Utagawa Hiroshige's contribution to the ukiyo-e tradition during the late Edo period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Surugacho was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).

Surugacho depicts urban scenes.