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Poster Print : Evening Snow at Asuka Hill, from the series Eight Views of the Environs of Edo, c. 1837-38. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)
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Evening Snow at Asuka Hill, from the series Eight Views of the Environs of Edo, c. 1837-38. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)
Evening Snow at Asuka Hill, from the series Eight Views of the Environs of Edo, c. 1837-38. This print series was first privately produced for the Taihaido poetry club led by a "wild" or comic verse (kyoka) poet with the humorous pen name Taihaido Donsho (or Nomimasu), which translates to "Hall of the Large Cup, Swallow a Liter (or Drink)." The initial print had three poems by members of the club at the top. This print, released as part of a public set of the series later on, has but a single poem, not featured in the original, which reads: The snow falling heavily in the dusk not only covers up signs that warn against breaking branches of the cherry trees on Asuka Hill, but breaks down the branches, as well. It is signed Shoyoan Kojin (or Takahito), which means "Hermitage of Pine and Cherry, High Person."
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1615 1868 1797 1858 Utagawa Hiroshige Japanese Colour Woodblock Print Utagawa Hiroshige
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the enchanting beauty of a traditional Japanese landscape with our Media Storehouse range of poster prints featuring "Evening Snow at Asuka Hill" from Utagawa Hiroshige's renowned series "Eight Views of the Environs of Edo." Dated around 1837-38, this captivating work of art showcases the tranquility of a snowy evening at Asuka Hill. Part of the prestigious Taihaku poetry club's private collection, this print is a testament to Hiroshige's mastery of woodblock printing techniques. Bring the serene world of ancient Japan into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 38.4cm (23.4" x 15.1")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print titled "Evening Snow at Asuka Hill" transports viewers to the enchanting world of Edo-era Japan. Created by the renowned artist Utagawa Hiroshige in 1837-38, this piece is part of his series called "Eight Views of the Environs of Edo". Originally produced for a poetry club led by a comic verse poet known as Taihaido Donsho, this particular print was later released to the public. The image showcases a serene winter scene with heavy snowfall blanketing Asuka Hill. The falling snow not only conceals warning signs against breaking cherry tree branches but also causes them to collapse under its weight. The delicate beauty and destructive power of nature are juxtaposed in this poetic composition. Accompanying the artwork is a single poem, absent from the original version, which adds depth and meaning to the visual narrative. It speaks about how the dusk's heavy snowfall obscures cautionary signs while simultaneously damaging nature's fragile elements. Signed by Shoyoan Kojin (or Takahito), meaning "Hermitage of Pine and Cherry, High Person" this print exemplifies Hiroshige's mastery in capturing atmospheric landscapes through color woodblock printing techniques. Preserved at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this heritage art piece allows us to appreciate both Hiroshige's artistic brilliance and gain insight into life during Japan's Edo period (1615-1868).
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