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Hiroshige at His Finest
Bridge Ohashi and Atake in Sudden Shower, a Work of Masterful Craftsmanship
<p>A Masterpiece Among Hiroshige’s Late Landscape Prints, Admired by Van Gogh</p>
People hurry across the bridge as a sudden shower begins…
Hiroshige created many landscape prints throughout his life, producing masterpieces that captured rain in a variety of ways. Among them, this work, which uses the sharp lines of woodblock printing to depict a scene of heavy rain, can be considered the culmination of his landscape prints from his final years.
To emphasize the long streaks of rain that fill the image, Hiroshige minimized the use of ink outlines, instead using the bright colors and gradations of woodcut printing to render the surface of the Sumida River, the hazy distance, and the rain-cloud-covered sky. Drawing out the full expressive potential of woodblock carving and printing, he depicted a summer evening scene with both strength and lightness. This is truly a masterpiece of ukiyo-e, created through the collaboration of the artist, carver, and printer. It became widely known worldwide after the Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh made a copy of it.
<p>Two Types of Lines Used to Depict a Sudden Shower</p>
The streaks of rain in Bridge Ohashi and Atake in Sudden Shower are created using two woodblocks. By layering impressions from two blocks carved with lines at different angles, using light and dark ink, the rain gains depth despite appearing at first glance to consist of simple straight lines. Adachi’s ukiyo-e reproductions carefully recreate this depiction of rain, bringing Hiroshige’s Edo scene vividly back to life today.
Adachi's Carvers and Printers Explain Their Techniques
“The carver’s job is to read the characteristics of the lines Hiroshige drew with his brush and reproduce them on the woodblock.
To express the powerful streaks of a sudden shower, it is important to carve thin, hard lines straight through in a single stroke. To carve fine, sharp straight lines, we select a hard woodblock and keep the carving knife well sharpened. We press the back of the blade with our middle finger to keep it from wavering, place an elbow on the workbench to steady ourselves, and carve each line as continuously as possible. It takes about five years to become able to carve fine straight lines like these consistently.” (Hasegawa, carver)
“The two woodblocks used to depict the rain are not printed in the same way. For the first block, we use lightly diluted ink and apply less pressure when printing, intentionally allowing the lines to fade. For the second, we use darker ink and print firmly. By changing the way the blocks are printed, we produce variations in the strength of the rain, a sense of perspective, and depth within the image
In the production of works during the Edo period (1603–1868), Hiroshige, the publisher, the carver, and the printer may have worked together to adjust tonal differences like these. When I print, I carefully read the intention behind the image and adjust the color tones and printing pressure accordingly.” (Kyoso, printer)
<p>Display a Masterpiece Loved Around the World in Your Home</p>
Ukiyo-e reproductions made using the same techniques as those of the Edo period (1603–1868) can be displayed and enjoyed in contemporary homes. Enjoy this masterpiece by Hiroshige as part of your everyday life, and experience the beauty created through the skills of master carvers and printers.
【This item is currently on back order】Bridge Ohashi and Atake in Sudden Shower -One Hundred Famous Views of Edo-
¥17,100
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【This item is currently on back order】Bridge Ohashi and Atake in Sudden Shower -One Hundred Famous Views of Edo-
“Bridge Ohashi and Atake in Sudden Shower” is part of a series Hiroshige created in his later years entitled “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo'' depicting various landscapes around Edo. It is also well known for being imitated by the Impressionist master Van Gogh.
Ohashi was a bridge that spanned from Hamacho in Nihonbashi to Fukagawa Rokkenbori and was also called “Atake” because the shipyard of the Shogunate's official ship Atake-maru was located here. With a bold composition overlooking the large bridge, this is a masterpiece full of vivid sensations and lyrically depicts the intensity of a sudden summer shower.
*This item is currently on back order. It will take a while to be back in stock.
*We take the pre-order now with 5% off from the regular price. We expect it will be back in stock around ＜Early-November 2026＞.
*We can not promise the shipping date.
*If you would like to order this item with others, please let us know through the contact form before you place an order.
Price
Sale price¥17,100
Regular price¥18,000
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Frame & Mat
A: Print only
The print is placed on the paper mat. The internal window of the top of the mat is cut for the image size.
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B: Framed print
＜Ukiyo-e Reproduction＞ The print is framed with the Adachi original ukiyo-e frame (400 × 555 mm).
＜Contemporary Ukiyo-e＞ The print is framed.
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C: Print + matboard
This is a set of a print and a matching matboard. The internal window of a matboard is cut for the image size. The external dimension is fixed for the Adachi original ukiyo-e frame.
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Frame & Mat
A: Print only
The print is placed on the paper mat. The internal window of the top of the mat is cut for the image size.
| ＜For Yourself＞ | ＜For Gifts＞ |
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B: Framed print
＜Ukiyo-e Reproduction＞ The print is framed with the Adachi original ukiyo-e frame (400 × 555 mm).
＜Contemporary Ukiyo-e＞ The print is framed.
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C: Print + matboard
This is a set of a print and a matching matboard. The internal window of a matboard is cut for the image size. The external dimension is fixed for the Adachi original ukiyo-e frame.
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Quantity:
| Size/Weight | Print Size: 33.8 × 21.7 cm |
| Material | Paper: Echizen Kizuki Hosho Washi made by Living National Treasure, Ichibei Iwano |
| Feature | Type of print: Woodcut Print |
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The order for domestic destination(inside of Japan) is shipped by Yamato Transport and international destination (outside of Japan) is shipped by either FedEx or Japan Post's EMS (Express Mail Service).
Domestic Shipping (Inside of Japan)
Yamato Transport Co., Ltd.
You can choose the delivery date and time window. Shipping fee is 700 yen for any destination inside of Japan.
<Free Shipping Service>*Domestic destination only
Free Shipping is available when a total of purchase is over 50,000 yen (for one destination) .
If you would like to choose the delivery date and time window, please fill the column of "Request of Delivery Date". Please note that only the date five business day after your order can be chosen and also this service might be canceled under some circumstances. Please ask us for details.
International Shipping (outside of Japan)
FedEx
Delivery dates are varied depending on the destination countries and areas.
EMS international shipping service may be used for the area which has no or limited FedEx delivery.
Actual shipping fee will be charged for the international delivery. (No free shipping over 50,000 yen purchase is applied for the international shipping.)
*No shipping is available on weekends.
Estimated Fee and delivery time
Area A：East Asia / Southeast Asia
Area B：North America / Indonesia
Area C：Europe / Middle East
Area D : Australia / New Zealand
Area E : South America / Africa / Other Areas
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3-6Days | ¥3,600 | ¥5,300 |
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4-6Days | ¥4,000 | ¥6,000 |
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4-7Dyas | ¥4,400 | ¥7,000 |
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D |
4-7Days | ¥6,500 | ¥8,000 |
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4-7Days | ¥7,500 | ¥13,500 |
*Please read notes about international shipping
Customs
Please note that the customs may be charged to the consignee during the international shipping process. The customs' manner and fee are various depending on the country where the delivery destination is and the purchaser is required to be responsible for anything regarding customs. The purchaser is considered to agree with being responsible for customs when you place an order.
*FedEx offers the service to charge the custom to a purchaser (not a consignee) after the fee is fixed for the destination country. This service is useful when you would like to ship the item as a gift and do not want the consignee to pay for the custom. Please request us if you would like to use this service.
Adachi's Philosophy and Mission
At Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, we create attractive works that are in keeping with the times while maintaining the basics of traditional woodcut printing techniques.
Adachi's Meticulous Quality and Materials
At Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, we use carefully selected materials and tools to bring out the original beauty of woodcut prints to the fullest.
Traditional Techniques and Adachi's Artisans
The production of ukiyo-e, which developed as a commercial printing method, focused on efficiency and profitability. And so, all processes are streamlined and sophisticated. We will introduce the basics of ukiyo-e techniques through the production process of Katsushika Hokusai's masterpiece "The Great Wave off Kanagawa."
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Utagawa Hiroshige（歌川広重）【This item is currently on back order】Bridge Ohashi and Atake in Sudden Shower -One Hundred Famous Views of Edo-
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