{"product_id":"minakuchi-the-famous-pines-at-the-foot-of-mount-hiramatsu-utagawa-hiroshige","title":"Minakuchi: The Famous Pines at the Foot of Mount Hiramatsu - Utagawa Hiroshige","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMinakuchi: Famous Kanpyō (Dried Gourd Strips)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePictures of Famous Places of the Fifty-three Stations (\u003cem\u003eGojūsan Tsugi Meisho Zue\u003c\/em\u003e), commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eUpright Tōkaidō\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign Date\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1855\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Japanese color woodblock print (nishiki-e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eŌban tate-e (vertical format)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 14.25 × 9.875 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original 19th-century Japanese woodblock print is the 51st station from Hiroshige's celebrated \u003cstrong\u003eUpright Tōkaidō\u003c\/strong\u003e series, published by Tsutaya Kichizō in 1855.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMinakuchi: Famous Kanpyō (Dried Gourd Strips)\u003c\/em\u003e depicts travelers passing through the rolling hills surrounding the post town of Minakuchi. A winding stream and dense grove of trees lead the eye toward a rustic thatched farmhouse, where bundles of harvested gourds are stacked outside. The subtitle references Minakuchi's local specialty—\u003cstrong\u003ekanpyō\u003c\/strong\u003e, thin strips of dried gourd used in Japanese cooking—which Hiroshige subtly incorporates into this quiet rural scene. Rather than focusing on dramatic landmarks, the print celebrates the charm of everyday life along the Tōkaidō, capturing a peaceful moment in the countryside with warmth and simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTranslation \u0026amp; Inscriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pictures of Famous Places of the Fifty-three Stations (五十三次名所圖會)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minakuchi (水口)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Famous Kanpyō (名物干瓢)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Signature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hiroshige hitsu (廣重筆) — \"Drawn by Hiroshige\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tsutaya Kichizō (蔦屋吉蔵)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light to moderate age toning throughout with scattered handling wear consistent with age. Minor edge wear and occasional creasing along the margins, with light corner wear. Colors remain fresh with attractive bokashi (color gradation). Dry adhesive residue is present on the verso from previous album backing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) was one of the greatest masters of Japanese woodblock printmaking and the artist most closely associated with landscape ukiyo-e. Best known for his poetic depictions of travel, changing seasons, and the quiet beauty of everyday life, Hiroshige transformed familiar places into deeply atmospheric works of art through his masterful use of composition, color, and weather. His celebrated series, including \u003cem\u003eThe Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOne Hundred Famous Views of Edo\u003c\/em\u003e, became some of the most influential prints ever produced in Japan, inspiring generations of artists both in Japan and abroad. Today, his work is held in the world's leading museums and remains among the most admired and widely collected examples of Japanese printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePictures of Famous Places of the Fifty-three Stations\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eGojūsan Tsugi Meisho Zue\u003c\/em\u003e), commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eUpright Tōkaidō\u003c\/strong\u003e, was designed late in Hiroshige's career, more than two decades after the enormous success of his original Hōeidō \u003cem\u003eFifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō\u003c\/em\u003e. By this point, Hiroshige had become Japan's foremost landscape print artist and had spent years revisiting the famous highway connecting Edo (Tokyo) and Kyoto through increasingly inventive series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than repeating his earlier compositions, Hiroshige reimagined the route in a bold vertical format. The taller designs allowed him to emphasize towering mountains, dramatic weather, expansive skies, and striking perspectives, creating prints that feel more immersive and expressive than many of his earlier landscapes. While the original Hōeidō series focused on the experiences of travelers along the road, the Upright Tōkaidō places greater emphasis on atmosphere, landscape, and the unique character of each station. Today, the series is admired as one of the finest examples of Hiroshige's mature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63109751144819,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3549\/2211\/files\/YGP00294_5101768e-d49d-4941-814e-f436e51bd654.jpg?v=1784305607","url":"https:\/\/blueskyprintshop.com\/products\/minakuchi-the-famous-pines-at-the-foot-of-mount-hiramatsu-utagawa-hiroshige","provider":"Blue Sky Print Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}