View of the Whirlpools at Awa
Hiroshige, Ando, 1797-1858
View of the Whirlpools at Awa- Artist : Hiroshige, Ando, 1797-1858
- Date : 1857
- Medium : woodblock
- Item# : FWG22804
- Condition : Centerfolds; minor fading; light backing
- Dimensions : 14 1/4 x 29 1/2 inches
- Comments : Dimensions shown are for triptych, as assembled
- SOLD
About The Artist
Hiroshige, Ando, 1797-1858Go: Ichiryusai, Ichiyusai, Ryusai, Tokaido Utashige. Ukiyo-e painter, printmaker. Lived in Edo; son of an official of the fire department assigned to Edo Castle. Early interest in art, his first teacher Okajima Rinsai; then tried unsuccessfully to enter Utagawa Toyokuni's studio; at about 14 became a pupil of Utagawa Toyohiro. Also studied nanga painting under Ooka Umpo; interested in Western art and the work of the Shijo school. Gave up his hereditary position in the fire department to hi.....
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