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An exploration of utagawa hiroshige 17971858, one of the greatest masters of the woodblock print. The utagawa school comprised dozens of artists, and stood at the forefront of 19th century woodblock prints. This superb overview of hiroshige s oeuvre is arranged according to subject matter. He is the author of numerous books on japanese art, including hokusai, hiroshige, and hiroshige. It features plates and commentary, and essays which examine his life and work, and place his art in its social and political context.
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