Poster Print : Hiroshige woodcut - Shisaku in Snow
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Hiroshige woodcut - Shisaku in Snow
Reproduction of a woodcut by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) entitled Shisaku in Snow'. Date: circa early 19th century
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Media ID 14312860
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Falling Hillock Hiroshige Printing Reproduction Snowing Technique Techniques Tradtional Woodblock Woodcut Ando
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Experience the timeless beauty of Japanese art with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the captivating woodcut, "Shisaku in Snow" by Ando Hiroshige. This exquisite reproduction showcases the intricate details and vibrant colors of the original early 19th-century woodcut, capturing the serene scene of a man named Shisaku walking through a tranquil snow-covered landscape. Bring the elegance of traditional Japanese art into your home or office with our high-quality poster prints. Each print is meticulously printed on premium paper using archival inks, ensuring lasting brilliance and vividness. Transform any space into a personal gallery with our stunning "Shisaku in Snow" poster print from Media Storehouse.
Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.5cm x 30.3cm (8.1" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Ando Hiroshige's woodcut print, titled "Shisaku in Snow," is a stunning representation of the serene beauty of a winter landscape in Japan during the early 19th century. The intricately detailed reproduction showcases Hiroshige's mastery of the traditional woodblock printing technique. The scene portrays a hillock, blanketed in pristine snow, with a solitary figure, Shisaku, making his way up the slope. The falling snowflakes, depicted as delicate white dots, add a sense of tranquility and isolation to the image. The hill in the background, with its winding path and sparse trees, creates a sense of depth and perspective. Hiroshige's use of contrasting colors and textures, such as the dark, almost black trees against the pure white snow, adds to the visual impact of the print. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the way the snow clings to the branches of the trees and the way the snowflakes seem to swirl around Shisaku as he walks. The woodblock printing technique, which involves carving designs into blocks of wood and then pressing ink onto the surface, was a popular art form in Japan during the Edo period. Hiroshige was a master of this technique, and his prints are renowned for their intricacy and beauty. "Shisaku in Snow" is a testament to Hiroshige's ability to capture the essence of a moment in time, and to convey the beauty and serenity of the natural world through his art. The print is a reminder of the simple pleasures of winter and the joy of a peaceful, snowy day.
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