Fūryū genji yuki no nagame [A modern version of the Tale of Genji in snow scenes]. Woodcut by Utagawa Kunisada, 1853. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/jpd.02608
Although Washington, D.C. has seen little icy precipitation this year, the past weekend’s official turn to winter has turned my mind toward the possibility of snow this season. Enjoy these 19th-century woodcuts, with hopes that wherever you are these beautiful images will bring you some peace.
Fukagawa kiba [Fukagawa lumberyards]. Woodcut by Andō Hiroshige, 1856. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/jpd.02953Kanbara. Woodcut by Andō Hiroshige, between 1833 and 1836, printed later. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/jpd.00548
Secchū tsubaki ni suzume [Sparrows and camellias in snow]. Woodcut by Andō Hiroshige, between 1830 and 1858, printed later. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/jpd.02019Learn More:
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You have made my day!! Here in Maine we have had a good ole winter storm of snow, wind, ice with more snow in the past 24 hours. (or, a traditional winter despite changing weather patterns) I have been browsing your site after finding the conservation info for some very old photos, an early 1800’s family Bible of my Great-grandfather as well as his daughter’s very well worn cookbook that my grandmother used regularly. So I guess I was feeling nostalgic when I found your Ando Hiroshige prints! You made my day – thank you!! You have brightened my day – I hope yours will be bright as well.
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You have made my day!! Here in Maine we have had a good ole winter storm of snow, wind, ice with more snow in the past 24 hours. (or, a traditional winter despite changing weather patterns) I have been browsing your site after finding the conservation info for some very old photos, an early 1800’s family Bible of my Great-grandfather as well as his daughter’s very well worn cookbook that my grandmother used regularly. So I guess I was feeling nostalgic when I found your Ando Hiroshige prints! You made my day – thank you!! You have brightened my day – I hope yours will be bright as well.