Hiroshige Prints, 16 Note Cards: 16 Different Blank Cards with 17 Patterned Envelopes (Woodblock Prints)
Hiroshige Prints, 16 Note Cards: 16 Different Blank Cards with 17 Patterned Envelopes (Woodblock Prints) Cards – August 3, 2021 by Utagawa Hiroshige (Illustrator) These beautiful note cards feature 16 woodblock prints by master artist Utagawa Hiroshige. With detailed scenes showcasing traditional life in Japan, receiving one of these cards will make your friends and family smile.Blank inside, these cards will convey a heartfelt message for any occasion.This note card set includes: 16 folded blank note cards--3.75 x 4.5 inches (9.5 x 11.5 cm) 17 sealable envelopes (meet US Postal requirements for mailing with a standard stamp) 16 traditional woodblock prints by famed ukiyo-e artist Hiroshige Utagawa Hiroshige was one of the most prominent ukiyo-e artists. He is best known for his series of prints The 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1832-1833). His influence was not limited to Japan. Hiroshige's work influenced Europe's Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, including Van Gogh, who copied two of his prints in oil paint. About the Author Utagawa Hiroshige was born in Edo (now Tokyo) in 1797. Born as Tokutaro Ando into a minor samurai family, his artistic talents went largely unnoticed until his breakthrough series of prints The 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1832-1833). In the series, he captured the popular journey along the Tokaido road--the main road between Edo (modern day Tokyo) and Kyoto. He produced some 8,000 works, which can now be seen throughout the world, including at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Victoria & Albert Museum & the Tokaido Hiroshige Art Museum.The Tuttle Publishing Company was established in 1948 in Rutland, Vermont and Tokyo, Japan and is today regarded as a premier publisher and seller of books rooted in Asian culture, language and history.Since its founding in 1948, Tuttle has published more than 6,000 books and today maintains an active backlist of around 2,000 titles.Today, Tuttle publishes 150 new titles each year focusing on Asian languages, Asian food & cooking, gardening & flower arranging, crafts & origami, children's books, martial arts, Asian literature, games & graphic novels, Asian history & culture, health & fitness, self-help & Eastern religion, Asian art & collectibles, interior design & architecture, travel guides, maps, and business books.Tuttle products are available in printed formats as well as popular eBook formats. Publisher : Tuttle Publishing (August 3, 2021) Language : English Cards : 16 pages ISBN-10 : 0804854416 ISBN-13 : 9780804854412 Item Weight : 8 ounces Dimensions : 4.5 x 5.5 inches