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Urban Landscapes and Hiroshige
I am a HUGE fan of urban landscape. I think it's that nature by itself is kind of boring most of the time, I mean how many pictures of waterfalls,...
Urban Landscapes and Hiroshige
I am a HUGE fan of urban landscape. I think it's that nature by itself is kind of boring most of the time, I mean how many pictures of waterfalls,...
The Other Hiroshige - Hiroshige II
Hiroshige's student, Shigenobu, took his masters name after Hiroshige's death and marrying Hiroshige's daughter, Otatsu. He was very prolific in the 1850s creating beautiful prints that are very similar to...
The Other Hiroshige - Hiroshige II
Hiroshige's student, Shigenobu, took his masters name after Hiroshige's death and marrying Hiroshige's daughter, Otatsu. He was very prolific in the 1850s creating beautiful prints that are very similar to...
The Little People in Japanese Prints
Most of us are familiar with the large and intricate images of imposing samurai, actors, and beautiful women that are the primary focus of the majority of woodblock prints. Up...
The Little People in Japanese Prints
Most of us are familiar with the large and intricate images of imposing samurai, actors, and beautiful women that are the primary focus of the majority of woodblock prints. Up...
The Wonderful Faces of Hiroshige
Ando Hiroshige is one of the foremost Japanese woodblock print artists. He is primarily known for his depictions of the landscapes and people of Japan. In many of his prints...
The Wonderful Faces of Hiroshige
Ando Hiroshige is one of the foremost Japanese woodblock print artists. He is primarily known for his depictions of the landscapes and people of Japan. In many of his prints...
Woodblock Print Backing
In this article, we will discuss the various types of backing that we see on many old woodblock prints. First, Let's think about the Edo print buyer of the 1800's....
Woodblock Print Backing
In this article, we will discuss the various types of backing that we see on many old woodblock prints. First, Let's think about the Edo print buyer of the 1800's....
36 Famous Modern Restaurants by Kunichika
I love this series! I don't know if it's because I love food, or going out, or the business relationship between publisher, artist and restaurant. I can tell you that...
36 Famous Modern Restaurants by Kunichika
I love this series! I don't know if it's because I love food, or going out, or the business relationship between publisher, artist and restaurant. I can tell you that...