Souvenirs from Edo (Vol. 2) by Utagawa Hiroshige

Souvenirs from Edo (Vol. 2) 1850

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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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