With "Hiroshige – One Hundred Famous Views of Edo," you hold in your hands one of the most important works of Japanese color woodblock printing. This iconic series depicts historical Edo (present-day Tokyo) in 120 impressive views – poetic, atmospheric, and rich in detail.
This high-quality art book edition not only brings together the complete prints but also reveals the enormous impact Hiroshige's work had on the West. Artists such as van Gogh and Whistler were inspired by these compositions – a key work of Japonism and global art history.
The lavishly designed edition with Japanese binding underscores the special character of this book. It is more than a picture book – it is a visual experience for all those who are passionate about Japanese art, ukiyo-e, and woodblock prints .
A classic of Japanese art history
Hiroshige's views combine everyday life, nature, and the seasons into a unique visual language. Rain, snow, light, and movement are captured in finely tuned color gradients – typical of the mastery of Ukiyo-e woodblock printing .
Whether bustling bridges, quiet temples or changing seasons: This book offers you an authentic glimpse into ancient Japan and its visual culture.
High-quality collector's edition
The combination of format, workmanship and content makes this work a special art book for collections, inspiration or as a gift for Japan lovers.
Technical details
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Title: Hiroshige – One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
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Language: Multilingual (German, English, French)
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Binding: Japanese binding in a box
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Format: 25 × 34 cm
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Weight: 2.29 kg
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Pages: 302
With "Hiroshige – One Hundred Famous Views of Edo," you hold in your hands one of the most important works of Japanese color woodblock printing. This iconic series depicts historical Edo (present-day Tokyo) in 120 impressive views – poetic, atmospheric, and rich in detail.
This high-quality art book edition not only brings together the complete prints but also reveals the enormous impact Hiroshige's work had on the West. Artists such as van Gogh and Whistler were inspired by these compositions – a key work of Japonism and global art history.
The lavishly designed edition with Japanese binding underscores the special character of this book. It is more than a picture book – it is a visual experience for all those who are passionate about Japanese art, ukiyo-e, and woodblock prints .
A classic of Japanese art history
Hiroshige's views combine everyday life, nature, and the seasons into a unique visual language. Rain, snow, light, and movement are captured in finely tuned color gradients – typical of the mastery of Ukiyo-e woodblock printing .
Whether bustling bridges, quiet temples or changing seasons: This book offers you an authentic glimpse into ancient Japan and its visual culture.
High-quality collector's edition
The combination of format, workmanship and content makes this work a special art book for collections, inspiration or as a gift for Japan lovers.
Technical details
-
Title: Hiroshige – One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
-
Language: Multilingual (German, English, French)
-
Binding: Japanese binding in a box
-
Format: 25 × 34 cm
-
Weight: 2.29 kg
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Pages: 302
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