One Hundred Views of Edo

work by Hiroshige

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One Hundred Views of Edo is a series of Japanese woodblock prints created by the artist Andō Hiroshige between 1856 and 1858. This series is part of the ukiyo-e genre, which translates to "pictures of the floating world". Hiroshige was one of the last great masters of this art form, known for his landscape compositions that influenced Western artists like the Impressionists.1

The prints in One Hundred Views of Edo depict various scenes and landmarks of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) during the Tokugawa period. This era, also known as the Edo period, was a time of relative peace and urban growth in Japan, fostering a vibrant popular culture. Hiroshige's work captured the essence of daily life and the changing city, showcasing his talent for creating atmospheric and intimate scenes.123

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1837), and One Hundred Views of Edo (1856–58). He repeatedly executed new designs of the 53 Tōkaidō views in which he employed his unused sketches of previous years.
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1837), and One Hundred Views of Edo (1856–58). He repeatedly executed new designs of the 53 Tōkaidō views in which he employed his unused sketches of previous years.
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