Seashore at Hoda, Province of Awa - Japanese Art by Utagawa Hiroshige - Wall Art Rolled Canvas Print

ROLLED CANVAS PRINT

Printed using only high quality inks on gallery grade 280 GSM fine art canvas with a smooth matte finish to ensure a sharp vibrant image. Added two inch white border to assist with mounting or framing.

Seashore at Hoda, Province of Awa - Japanese Art by Utagawa Hiroshige

"Seashore at Hoda, Province of Awa" is a captivating woodblock print created by Utagawa Hiroshige, a renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist of the 19th century. In this artwork, Hiroshige depicts a serene coastal scene in the Awa province, present-day Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

The composition showcases a peaceful shoreline with gentle waves washing onto the sandy beach. Hiroshige masterfully captures the atmospheric effects, with a soft mist enveloping the distant shoreline and hills. The delicate gradations of colour and texture in the sky and water create a sense of tranquillity and serenity.

In the foreground, there are figures going about their daily activities, perhaps fishermen preparing their boats or villagers gathering shellfish. These human elements add a sense of scale to the vastness of the landscape and provide a glimpse into the daily life of the region during Hiroshige's time.

The artist employs a flattened perspective, typical of ukiyo-e prints, which enhances the decorative quality of the composition. Each element is meticulously rendered with intricate details, from the foliage on the distant hills to the patterns in the sand.

Overall, "Seashore at Hoda, Province of Awa" is a testament to Hiroshige's mastery of composition, colour, and atmosphere, capturing the beauty and tranquillity of a coastal landscape in Japan.