Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858) was a master of atmospheric landscapes and daily life in Edo-period Japan (1600/1603–1868). Renowned for his evocative woodblock prints, he transformed ordinary scenes - rain-soaked streets, blooming gardens, bustling waterways - into poetic moments alive with color and mood. His work, blending delicate detail with sweeping compositions, remains a cornerstone of ukiyo-e and a timeless window into 19th-century Japan.
