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Utagawa Hiroshige Mitsuke Tenryugawa Japanese art print showing ferry boats crossing river, vintage ukiyo-e wall art reproduction for home decor

Utagawa Hiroshige Mitsukei Tenryugawa Print

£16.00 GBP
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Hiroshige's ability to compress vast distances into flattened planes whilst maintaining atmospheric depth speaks to modern sensibilities shaped by photography and cinema. 🇯🇵🎨

Station No. 29 from Hiroshige's legendary Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō series captures the precarious beauty of ferry boats crossing the treacherous Tenryū River near Mitsuke, circa 1833-34. This isn't simply vintage wall art; it's a carefully curated piece of art history that speaks to today's discerning collectors who appreciate both aesthetic beauty and cultural significance.

The composition's genius lies in its masterful layering: foreground ferries populated with oarsmen and passengers, the expansive river rendered in graduated tones, and distant mountains that seem to dissolve into the horizon. Hiroshige's revolutionary use of bokashi (colour gradation) creates an atmospheric perspective that Western Impressionists would later emulate with fervour.

Born in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) in 1797, Hiroshige transformed Japanese art prints from theatrical portraits to breathtaking landscapes that captured the soul of a nation. His 1832 journey along the Tōkaidō road, Japan's main east-west route, resulted in what many consider the finest series of ukiyo-e prints ever created.

What sets this particular work apart is its profound understanding of human vulnerability within nature's vastness. The ferry crossing at Mitsuke was notoriously difficult, and Hiroshige captures both the documentary reality and poetic symbolism of travel's uncertainties. It's this duality that makes his work perpetually relevant to contemporary audiences navigating their own crossings.

🎨 Why Choose This Art Print?
This isn’t just any reproduction. Our fine art posters use cutting-edge giclée fine art 12-colour printing technology to ensure every subtle hue is faithfully rendered. The smooth matte finish on FSC-certified paper keeps your art print glare-free and eco-friendly, perfect for collectors who care about sustainability and quality alike. What's more, ART SNOB prints every image at over 350 dpi, ensuring ultra-sharp clarity and incredible definition that truly stands out.

A Print Worthy of the Masterpiece 🎨

🌈 Ultra-vivid 12-colour giclée printing for brilliant, true-to-life colours
📜 Matte finish ensures a sophisticated, glare-free display
🖼️ Printed on thick, durable 200 gsm FSC-certified paper — eco-friendly and built to last
📏 Available in multiple sizes including 8x10, 12x16, and 16x20 inches to fit any space
🌿 Made with sustainable materials for environmentally conscious style