Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858)
Technique: Woodblock Print (Ukiyo-e), Ink and color on paper
Dimensions: 37x17 cm (Standard Tanzaku format)
Status: Framed. Signed and sealed by the artist. Features a poetic inscription in the upper left corner.
About the Artwork:
This exquisite Hiroshige Pheasant & Chrysanthemums print is a classic example of "Kacho-ga" (bird-and-flower painting) by the legendary Utagawa Hiroshige. It depicts a colorful pheasant perched on a branch amidst blooming chrysanthemums, symbolizing autumn and longevity in Japanese culture. The delicate gradation of colors and the elegant vertical composition are hallmarks of Hiroshige’s mid-1830s work. This Hiroshige Pheasant & Chrysanthemums masterpiece is highly sought after by collectors of Japanese art and is featured in major museum collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.