This print is part of Hiroshige's series "Famous Views of Kyoto". Hiroshige is considered one of the last masters of the traditional ukiyo-e genre. Following the Meiji Restoration in 1868, the Westernization of Japan touched every aspect of life, including its traditional crafts.
Physical Location: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
Provenance: This series was possibly purchased by the Billings women during their trip to Japan in 1898. Alternatively, it may have been a given to the family from their good friend, Sho Nemoto.
Contributor: Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, National Park Service
Catalog Number: MABI 9288a
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