7. Shops with Cotton Goods in Ōdenma Chō

7. Shops with Cotton Goods in Ōdenma Chō by Hiroshige
Artist
Hiroshige
Date
1857
Style
Ukiyo-e
Genre
Cityscape
"7. Shops with Cotton Goods in Ōdenma Chō" is a remarkable woodblock print by Hiroshige, part of his acclaimed series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. This ukiyo-e beautifully depicts a lively cityscape of Edo (Tokyo), capturing the bustling atmosphere of shops selling cotton goods in the district of Ōdenma Chō. Hiroshige’s masterful use of color and perspective offers a vibrant glimpse into everyday urban life during the Edo period, making it a quintessential example of Edo-era ukiyo-e artistry that was widely popular and often reprinted.

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