The unusual composition in this depiction of the Kanda Myojin Shrine features three trees carefully placed in order to create a vertical symmetry within the painting. There are three figures in the background, stood in front of a stunning sunset which strikes a narrow band of colour right across the scene. To the right is […]
Flower Pavilion near Dangozaka Slope in Sendagi is a delightful painting from the world famous series of Hiroshige, which captured One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. The Japanese landscape takes centre stage here, just as with all the rest of this exciting set of designs. We find an assortment of houses in the far distance, […]
This painting from Japanese painter Hiroshige captures a display of beautiful maple leaves which partially cover our view towards rolling hills in the far distance. The artist has successfully transported us to the same position that he would have been sat back in the early 19th century. Leaves, plants and flowers were a key ingredient […]
Within View to the North from Asukayama Hill, we see how portrait-shaped landscape paintings can work beautifully. The dimensions make the view across this view point even more breathtaking, with more detail added into the foreground than found in the distance. There is a multitude of figures found wandering around Asukayama Hill, clearly enjoying the […]