Kisarazu in Kazusa Province Possibly 1858
utagawa_hiroshige
minneapolisinstituteofart
print, watercolor, ink
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"Kisarazu in Kazusa Province" is a woodblock print by the famous Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858). The print is a landscape view of the Kisarazu region, showcasing several boats on the water with mountains in the distance and a pink sky indicating sunset. This piece is a captivating example of Hiroshige's masterful use of color and composition, characteristic of the *ukiyo-e* style. The print, likely created in 1858, showcases the beauty of Japan's natural scenery, and emphasizes the importance of maritime trade.
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