Cultural Projects Division, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Osaka Headquarters - Utagawa Hiroshige – Ukiyo-e Exhibition Catalogue, First Edition - 1972

“Master Hiroshige Exhibition Catalogue” (Published in 1972) — A World of Ukiyo-e That Captures the Elegance of Edo and the Beauty of Nature

This is the official catalogue of the large-scale exhibition “Master Hiroshige Exhibition,” which brought together the representative works of the ukiyo-e master Utagawa Hiroshige.
The exhibition was held in 1972 (Showa 47) with the aim of systematically introducing Hiroshige's body of work and was edited and published by the Cultural Projects Division of the Osaka Headquarters of Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Inc.

The included works span a variety of genres, including bijin-ga (portraits of beautiful women) , kachō-ga (birds and flowers) , famous Edo landmarks, and poetic landscapes.
Both color and monochrome prints are reproduced in high resolution, and the book itself is of such high quality that it also serves as an art book in its own right.
It is a volume that fully showcases Hiroshige's compositional skill and sensitivity to color, especially in series such as One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō, and Fishes.

At the end of the book, a detailed index is provided, listing each work with its number, title, category, and subject matter.
Commentaries are also included, offering insight into Hiroshige’s significance in the history of Japanese art and individual interpretations of the pieces.
This catalogue allows readers to relive the atmosphere of the original exhibition, making it a valuable item for Hiroshige enthusiasts and ukiyo-e collectors alike.

■ About Utagawa Hiroshige
A ukiyo-e artist known for his poetic and emotionally rich landscape prints such as The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō.
His lyrical compositions and delicate use of color beautifully depict the scenery and daily life of Edo, earning him enduring popularity.

■ Book Details
Title: Master Hiroshige Exhibition Catalogue
Publication date: October 6, 1972 (Showa 47)
Edited and published by: Cultural Projects Division, Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Osaka Headquarters
Printed by: Tamon Printing Co. , Ltd.

■ Dimensions
Height: 25. 5 cm
Width: 18. 5 cm
Thickness: 1. 0 cm
Pages: 138 pages (including 16 color plates)
Weight: 472 g

■ Condition
There are slight age-related spots and discoloration (on the cover, endpapers, and some page edges) , but the main text and illustrations are in very good condition.
Some loosening of the thread binding is visible, but there are no missing or torn pages, and the book remains fully functional for viewing or research purposes.

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