{"title":"Utagawa Hiroshige Ii","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"triptych-view-of-the-interior-of-the-gankiro-tea-house-in-yokohama-utagawa-hiroshige-ii","title":"Triptych: View of the Interior of the Gankirō Tea House in Yokohama - Utagawa Hiroshige II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed woodblock triptych by Utagawa Hiroshige II depicting the lively interior and grounds of the Gankirō tea house in Yokohama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis triptych by Utagawa Hiroshige II offers a detailed perspective of the Gankirō, a prominent tea house located in the port city of Yokohama during the late Edo period. The composition captures the bustling atmosphere of this social establishment, which served as a meeting place for both local residents and foreign visitors following the opening of the port in 1859. Hiroshige II employs a multi-panel format to expand the visual field, allowing the viewer to observe various activities occurring across the interior and exterior spaces of the building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print depicts the architectural features of the tea house, including the wooden walkways, the arched bridge spanning a small pond, and the sliding screens that define the private rooms. Figures are scattered throughout the scene, dressed in period attire, engaged in conversation, or moving between the different levels of the structure. The artist uses a balanced colour palette, incorporating muted earth tones for the wooden framework alongside brighter pigments for the clothing of the patrons and the red lacquer of the bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a work of Ukiyo-e, this print documents the changing social dynamics of Yokohama during a period of increased international contact. The inclusion of specific architectural details and the depiction of daily life provide a record of the urban environment of the time. The lines are precise, characteristic of the woodblock printing techniques employed by the Utagawa school. This piece functions as both a narrative of social interaction and a visual study of the spatial organisation within a traditional Japanese tea house. The work was published by Daikokuya Kinnosuke, a publisher known for distributing prints that captured the modernising aspects of Japanese society in the mid-nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/nihonbashi-morning-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNihonbashi: Morning Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Hiroshige II","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58588015100239,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58588021555535,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58588021588303,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58588021621071,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58588021653839,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58588021686607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58588021719375,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58588021752143,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58588021784911,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58588021817679,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58588021850447,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58588021883215,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Triptych_-View-of-the-Interior-of-the-Gankir-Tea-House-in-Yokohama_Poster_CompositorV1_1787884602757.jpg?v=1787885406"},{"product_id":"kintai-bridge-at-iwakuni-in-suo-province-utagawa-hiroshige-ii","title":"Kintai Bridge at Iwakuni in Suo Province - Utagawa Hiroshige II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige II, depicting the dramatic landscape and rope-basket transport at the Kintai Bridge in Iwakuni.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print is part of the series One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces, a collaborative project initiated by Utagawa Hiroshige II. The composition depicts the Kintai Bridge at Iwakuni, a structure known for its five wooden arches spanning the Nishiki River. Hiroshige II, a student and successor to the master Utagawa Hiroshige, maintains the tradition of the ukiyo-e school while applying his own stylistic sensibilities to the depiction of Japanese geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print focuses on the rugged terrain surrounding the river. The vertical orientation emphasises the height of the cliffs and the steepness of the gorge. The artist employs a palette dominated by deep greens and earthy tones, which contrast with the lighter, warmer hues of the rock faces. The inclusion of figures in baskets suspended by ropes provides a sense of scale and human activity within the natural environment. This method of transport, known as 'kago' or ropeway, was a practical solution for crossing difficult terrain in the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically, the print demonstrates the precision of the woodblock medium. The lines are clean, defining the textures of the rock and the woven baskets with clarity. The colour application is deliberate, using blocks of colour to create depth and shadow without relying on complex shading. The cartouche in the upper right corner identifies the series, a standard feature in Japanese printmaking of this era. This work offers a view into the travel culture of nineteenth-century Japan, where prints of famous locations served as both souvenirs and visual records for those unable to travel themselves. 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