江戸名所　御茶の水|Meguro

Art Historical Context

This woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige captures iconic views of Edo’s celebrated sites, including Ochanomizu and Meguro, rendered in delicate ink and color on paper. Created during Japan’s Meiji (1868–1912) or Taishō (1912–1926) period, the work reflects the lasting appeal of ukiyo-e traditions even as Japan modernized. Snow-covered trees, graceful bridges, boats on the water, and figures of women evoke a tranquil winter atmosphere, inviting viewers to appreciate the poetic beauty of familiar landscapes. Hiroshige’s mastery of the woodblock medium is evident in the subtle gradations of col...

About the Artist

Utagawa Hiroshige · 1826–1869

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), born Andō Tokutarō, was the last great master of Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock printmaking and one of the most influential landscape artists in history. Born in Edo (modern Tokyo) into a low-ranking samurai family serving as fire wardens, Hiroshige transformed landscape printmaking into a poetic meditation on nature, weather, and everyday life. His revolutionary approac...