Fuchu 1855

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aged paper

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personal sketchbook

sketchbook drawing

watercolour bleed

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storyboard and sketchbook work

cartoon carciture

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"Fuchu" is a woodblock print from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige. Created in 1855, this ukiyo-e artwork depicts a tranquil scene of Fuchu, a town known for its scenic beauty. The print features a crescent moon hanging over a mountain range, while a traditional Japanese building stands in the foreground, highlighting the town's serene atmosphere. The composition showcases Hiroshige's mastery of perspective, capturing the interplay of light and shadow and depicting the everyday life of people in Edo-era Japan.