{"product_id":"view-of-asakusa-in-snow-utagawa-hiroshige-ii","title":"View of Asakusa in Snow - Utagawa Hiroshige II","description":"\u003cp\u003eA traditional Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige II, capturing the serene atmosphere of the Senso-ji temple in Asakusa during a winter snowfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige II depicts the Senso-ji temple grounds in Asakusa during a winter snowfall. As a pupil of the master Utagawa Hiroshige, the artist adopted the stylistic conventions of the Ukiyo-e tradition, focusing on the atmospheric conditions of Edo. The composition captures the temple architecture, including the pagoda and main hall, partially obscured by a blanket of white snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene is populated by figures carrying umbrellas, a common motif in Japanese prints to convey the presence of precipitation. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones to suggest the quiet stillness of a snowy day. The architectural elements are rendered with clear, defined lines, while the falling snow is represented by subtle white dots against the paper background. This work belongs to the series Famous Places of Edo, which documents the urban geography and seasonal changes of the city.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtagawa Hiroshige II maintains the focus on human activity within the urban environment, showing visitors navigating the temple precincts. The print demonstrates the technical precision of the woodblock medium, where each colour block is aligned to create the final image. The use of negative space and the arrangement of buildings provide a sense of depth, guiding the viewer through the temple complex. This print offers a view into the historical appearance of one of Tokyo's most significant sites, preserved through the medium of traditional Japanese printmaking.\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\/goyu-women-soliciting-travellers-utagawa-hiroshige\" 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;\"\u003eGoyu: Women Soliciting Travellers - 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":58592270385487,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58592304464207,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58592304496975,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58592304529743,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58592304562511,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58592304595279,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58592304628047,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58592304660815,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58592304693583,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58592304726351,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58592304759119,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58592304791887,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/View-of-Asakusa-in-Snow_Poster_CompositorV1_1787920828529.jpg?v=1787921132","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/view-of-asakusa-in-snow-utagawa-hiroshige-ii","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}