Bidspirit auction | Japanese Woodblock Print – Utagawa

Japanese Woodblock Print – Utagawa Hiroshige, “Clearing Weather at Awazu”, from Eight Views of Omi Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige -  Japanese Woodblock Print – Utagawa Hiroshige, “Clearing Weather at Awazu”, from Eight Views of Omi Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) titled “Clearing Weather at Awazu” (Awazu Seiran), from the renowned series Eight Views of Omi (Omi Hakkei), circa 1834. The print captures a serene yet dynamic view of Lake Biwa in Omi Province (modern Shiga Prefecture), with sailing boats catching the wind, pine trees bending along the Tokaido road, and distant views of Zeze Castle and Mount Hiei. A masterful example of Hiroshige’s poetic landscape style and delicate bokashi shading in blues and pinks. Item may have flaws. For a detailed condition report, please contact the auction house.