Souvenirs from Edo (Vol. 2) 1850
utagawa_hiroshige
minneapolisinstituteofart
ink, color-on-paper
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photo of handprinted image
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toned paper
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water colours
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ink paper printed
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book
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japan
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possibly oil pastel
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ink
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color-on-paper
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coloured pencil
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underpainting
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
This small, bound volume titled *Souvenirs from Edo (Vol. 2)* is a work by famous Japanese ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige. It dates from 1850 and is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The brown cover features an inscription in Japanese calligraphy and is a testament to the artist's skill in capturing the essence of Edo-era Japan. Hiroshige's *Souvenirs from Edo* series is known for its picturesque depictions of landscapes and cityscapes, showcasing the beauty of Edo (present-day Tokyo) and its surrounding areas.
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