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Japanese print, Hiroshige Utagawa, Plum Garden at Kameido
€15.00
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Japanese print, Hiroshige Utagawa, Plum Garden at Kameido
Product Details
| width | 30 cm |
|---|---|
| length | 40 cm |
| Packing | Packaged in a rigid plastic sleeve - without frame |
| Product origin | Made in France |
| Dimensions | 30 x 40 cm |
| paper quality | Laid Paper 220G Light Ivory |
| Breeding type | art print |
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Description
Title: Garden of Plum Trees at Kameido
Artist: Hiroshige Utagawa
Dimensions: 30 x 40 cm
Style: Ukiyo-e Print (Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print)
Description:
This reproduction of the print "Garden of Plum Trees at Kameido" is an iconic work by Hiroshige Utagawa, one of the masters of Ukiyo-e, a form of art that depicts scenes of everyday life, landscapes, and picturesque views.
In this piece, the Garden of Plum Trees at Kameido is one of the famous landscapes from his series "The 100 Views of Edo" (Edo is the former name of Tokyo). The Kameido Garden, located in the present-day Kameido district of Tokyo, is renowned for its beautiful plum trees in bloom. Hiroshige captures the fleeting beauty of these plum trees in full bloom, surrounded by serene landscapes and the peaceful atmosphere characteristic of Japanese landscape art.
Composition:
The scene prominently features plum trees in bloom, with delicate branches hanging, their white and pink petals creating an elegant contrast against the pale blue sky. In the background, distant mountains add depth to the composition. The presence of a traditional Japanese house and a wooden bridge over a pond further enhance the poetic, harmonious feel of this springtime scene.
The vibrant colors are characteristic of Hiroshige's school, with subtle shades of blue, green, and pink inviting contemplation. The artist manages to capture the essence of nature, expressing an atmosphere of calm and serenity.
Techniques:
The Ukiyo-e printing process involves reproducing images in large quantities, with each print being handmade with engraved woodblocks. Hiroshige used sharp, precise cuts to create a fluid and detailed texture, especially in the plum flowers and the reflection of the landscape in the water.
Significance:
The "Garden of Plum Trees at Kameido" print embodies the simple beauty and fleeting nature of the plum blossoms while celebrating the connection between humans and nature, a central theme in Japanese art. This work also reflects the aesthetic tastes of the Edo period, where nature was idealized through art.
