The Dyers' Quarter in Kanda - Utagawa Hiroshige
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A classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, depicting drying textiles in the Kanda district with Mount Fuji visible in the distance.
This woodblock print is part of the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, produced by Utagawa Hiroshige during the final years of his career. The composition focuses on the Kanda district, a centre for textile production in nineteenth-century Edo. Hiroshige employs a bold, unconventional perspective by placing long strips of dyed fabric in the immediate foreground. These cloths hang from wooden frames to dry, creating vertical lines that dominate the visual field. The fabric patterns, featuring geometric motifs and indigo gradients, contrast with the distant, serene silhouette of Mount Fuji.
The artist uses the drying cloths as a framing device, drawing the eye through the foreground and into the urban sprawl below. The colour palette relies on the characteristic indigo blues of the period, balanced by the soft pinks and greys of the horizon at dawn or dusk. The sky transitions from a deep, saturated tone at the top to a lighter hue near the mountain, a technique known as bokashi. This method of colour gradation demonstrates the technical skill of the carvers and printers who collaborated with Hiroshige.
Kanda was known for its concentration of dyers, and this image provides a glimpse into the daily industry of the city. By juxtaposing the mundane activity of drying textiles with the iconic presence of Mount Fuji, Hiroshige captures the intersection of commercial life and the natural environment. The print remains a record of the visual culture of Edo, reflecting the artist's ability to transform everyday scenes into structured, graphic compositions. The work is printed on washi paper, maintaining the texture and clarity of the original woodblocks.
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- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
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- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
The Dyers' Quarter in Kanda - Utagawa Hiroshige
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