The last great master of the tradition, Hiroshige produced works of subtle yet intense color. This collection of prints, first published in the 1850s, contains . Created during Hiroshige’s highly productive later years, this series was an ambitious project that captured a crucial moment in Japan’s history, a decade before the Meiji Restoration would open the doors to industrialization and Western influence. One of its most striking characteristics is the , which allowed Hiroshige to experiment with perspective. His combine the illusion of distance with a depth of detail that draws the viewer in. In addition to these glorious landscapes, Hiroshige’s depictions of busy urban centers provide a . This includes two volumes: a and a separate booklet that provides an introduction to Hiroshige’s life and art as well as descriptive captions of the prints. From thundering waterfalls and towering cliffs to wide beaches and bustling harbors, Hiroshige’s native land emerges in serene and exquisite detail—, , and printmaking. Ausstattung: Seidenbezogene Leporello-Ausgabe mit 70 Farbtafeln und Booklet, im Schmuckschuber weiterlesen