{"product_id":"evening-bell-at-mii-temple-utagawa-hiroshige","title":"Evening Bell at Mii Temple - Utagawa Hiroshige","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige, depicting the serene Mii Temple at dusk with soft colour gradations and atmospheric detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige depicts the Mii Temple, a site situated near Lake Biwa. It belongs to the series titled Eight Views of Omi, a collection that draws inspiration from traditional Chinese poetic themes adapted to the Japanese geography of the Edo period. The composition is structured in horizontal bands, moving from the foreground fields to the mid-ground temple complex, and finally to the imposing mountain range that dominates the upper portion of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshige employs a subtle colour palette to convey the atmosphere of dusk. The sky transitions from a pale yellow to a soft white, suggesting the fading light of the day. The mountain peaks are rendered with delicate line work, while the temple buildings are nestled within a dense, textured forest. The use of bokashi, or colour gradation, is evident in the sky and the distant hills, a technique that allows for smooth transitions between tones. This print demonstrates the artist's ability to capture atmospheric conditions, such as the quiet stillness of an evening hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foreground features small figures and agricultural elements, providing a sense of scale against the vast natural surroundings. The inclusion of the temple bell, implied by the title, adds a layer of auditory suggestion to the visual experience. As a master of the Ukiyo-e tradition, Hiroshige focuses on the relationship between human structures and the natural environment. The print is a representative example of his work during the 1830s, a period when he refined his approach to atmospheric perspective and composition. The work remains a clear record of the aesthetic priorities of the time, focusing on the interplay of light, shadow, and the quiet observation of the Japanese countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-branch-of-plum-umegoe-utagawa-kuniyoshi\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Branch of Plum (Umegoe) - Utagawa Kuniyoshi — Utagawa Kuniyoshi\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/a-party-of-merrymakers-in-a-house-in-the-yoshiwara-on-a-moonlight-night-kitagawa-utamaro\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eA Party of Merrymakers in a House in the Yoshiwara on a Moonlight Night - Kitagawa Utamaro — Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Utagawa Hiroshige","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415136866639,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415141192015,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58415141224783,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415141257551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415141290319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415141323087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415141355855,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415141388623,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415141421391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58415141454159,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58415141486927,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58415141519695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Evening-Bell-at-Mii-Temple_Poster_CompositorV1_1786130493506.jpg?v=1786130797","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/evening-bell-at-mii-temple-utagawa-hiroshige","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}