“Temple Gardens, Nippori (Nippori jiin no rinsen), from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)”. Beautiful woodblock print, professionally framed. Image size: 13-1/4″ H x 8-3/4″ W. Frame size: 15-1/4″ H x 10-1/2″ W. Because the print is framed under glass there are reflections of me taking the pictures in the photos that could not be avoided. Please review the photos for art specifics and condition. I strive for 5 star feedback. Ask any questions and I’ll reply ASAP. About this print: In the mid-eighteenth century three Buddhist temples in Yanaka, an area on the outskirts of Edo, entered into a friendly competition of creating unusual gardens to lure visitors from downtown Edo every spring. They became collectively known as the “Flower Temples” or the “Temple Gardens” of Nippori. Hiroshige has depicted one temple, Shushoin, that was famous for its curious arrangement of artificial mountains and fantastically shaped rocks and trees. What identifies this scene as that site? Against the right margin, above Hiroshige’s signature, is a topiary boat, a well-known attraction of Shushoin. This telltale clue would have immediately identified the place to an Edo audience. About the Artist: When it comes to ukiyo-e artists there aren’t many names as legendary as Utagawa Hiroshige. Born in 1797, the iconic woodblock print master rose to prominence thanks to his stunningly intricate landscape paintings. Over his career he crafted a number of monumental series, but perhaps Hiroshige is most famous for. The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. In this series, he documents the journey along the. The Tokaido, or Eastern Sea Road, was once the arterial highway of Japan connected the Shogun’s seat of power in Edo (current day Tokyo) with the imperial capital of Kyoto. The unforgettable imagery of this series cemented the artist’s reputation as not only one of Japan’s best artists, but also one of the nation’s most significant historical documenters. Here’s a closer look at a selection of ten of Hiroshige’s incredible woodblock prints.