Ukiyo-e and Fashion in the Edo Period: Ukiyo-e
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Shono, from the series "53 Stages of Tokaido Highway", By Utagawa Hiroshige, Edo period, 19th century
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 10
February 25, 2014 (Tue) - March 23, 2014 (Sun)Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) gained much popularity as the leading landscape ukiyo-e artist at the end of the Edo period (1603-1868). This exhibition features some of Hiroshige’s famous series of highways, such as Fifty-three Stages of the Tokaido Highway (Hoeido edition), which won him a great reputation, and Sixty-nine Stations of the Kiso Kaido Highway. His idyllic prints of flowers and birds; prints depicting life in the cities of Edo (present-day Tokyo), Kyoto and Osaka; works on historical themes (which were unusual for Hiroshige); as well as printed books including books of drawing examples are also on display, enabling visitors to explore the characteristics of his works. In addition, paintings by Hiroshige are exhibited, including landscapes and Scenes from the Tale of Genji. The latter painting on The Tale of Genji is from "Tendo Hiroshige," a group of Hiroshige’s paintings said to be created at the request of the feudal domain of Tendo (present-day Yamagata prefecture).
Exhibit includes:
Shono, from the series "53 Stages of Tokaido Highway", By Utagawa Hiroshige, Edo period, 19th century
The Moon and Wild Geese, By Utagawa Hiroshige, Edo period, 19th century