{"product_id":"kanbara-section-of-sheet-no-4-from-the-series-cutouts-of-the-fifty-three-stations-utagawa-hiroshige","title":"Kanbara, section of sheet no. 4 from the series Cutouts of the Fifty-three Stations - Utagawa Hiroshige","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene winter scene of the Kanbara station, presented in a unique fan-shaped format from Hiroshige's 'Cutouts of the Fifty-three Stations' series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print depicts the station of Kanbara, a location famously associated with winter scenes in the work of Utagawa Hiroshige. It originates from the series titled 'Cutouts of the Fifty-three Stations' (Gojusan tsugi harimaze). In this specific format, the artist designed multiple small images to be printed on a single sheet, which the purchaser would then cut out for use in scrapbooks or as decorative elements. The composition is framed within a rounded, fan-like shape, a common stylistic choice for these harimaze prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene presents a quiet village blanketed in snow. Steep, snow-covered slopes rise on either side of the composition, creating a natural corridor that draws the eye toward the centre. Below, the thatched roofs of the village are rendered in simple, geometric forms, each topped with a layer of white. The colour palette is restrained, relying on a gradient of blue and soft ochre in the sky to suggest the cold, dim light of a winter evening. A few sparse pine trees cling to the hillsides, their dark needles providing a visual contrast to the pervasive snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiroshige was a master of atmospheric conditions, and this print captures the stillness of a winter night. The lack of human activity in the village streets adds to the sense of isolation and quietude. The print demonstrates the artist's ability to convey a sense of place and season through minimal lines and a limited colour range. As a section of a larger sheet, it reflects the playful and accessible nature of late Edo-period print culture, where art was often integrated into the daily lives of the urban population. The technical execution shows the precision of the woodblock carving process, with clean edges and subtle colour transitions that define the snowy terrain.\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\/evening-glow-at-ryogoku-bridge-keisai-eisen\" 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;\"\u003eEvening Glow at Ryogoku Bridge - Keisai Eisen — Keisai Eisen\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/view-of-benten-shrine-on-nakanoshima-island-in-shinobazu-pond-ueno-park-utagawa-hiroshige-iii\" 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;\"\u003eView of Benten Shrine on Nakanoshima Island in Shinobazu Pond, Ueno Park - Utagawa Hiroshige III — Utagawa Hiroshige III\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":58956784271695,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58957047497039,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58957047529807,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58957047562575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58957047595343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58957047628111,"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":58957047660879,"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":58957047693647,"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":58957047726415,"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":58957047759183,"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":58957047791951,"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":58957047824719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kanbara-section-of-sheet-no_Poster_CompositorV1_1790741706323.jpg?v=1790742685","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/kanbara-section-of-sheet-no-4-from-the-series-cutouts-of-the-fifty-three-stations-utagawa-hiroshige","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}