In the history of ukiyo-e, there is one name above all others that evokes the tender, lyrical beauty of the Japanese landscape – Hiroshige. Ronin Gallery is pleased to present a selection of fifteen of his most iconic landscapes, seascapes and nature studies. This exhibition of selected masterworks spans all of the renowned series of the “poet of travel.” Works on view include Satta Beach in Suruga from the series 36 Views of Mt. Fuji, Shono from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido (1833-1834), Plum Garden at Kameido from 100 Famous Views of Edo (1856-1858), and more. The exhibition will be on view in the gallery and online.

Beloved the world over, Hiroshige is renowned for his uncanny ability to capture a place not merely in appearance, but in mood and spirit. His ability to create designs that convey an intimacy of the travel experience and a palpable atmosphere of each specific moment is unsurpassed. Throughout his career, Hiroshige transformed the themes, techniques, and style of ukiyo-e. Hiroshige’s bold cropping of planes, dramatic truncation of objects, and exhilarating leaps of viewpoint heralded an unprecedented approach to composition in Japan and abroad. With each of his works, Hiroshige provides insight in to the everyday life of Japan’s citizens, creating a veritable microcosm of Edo-period life with each print.

About Ronin Gallery
The Ronin Gallery is a leading family-owned Japanese and East Asian art gallery in New York City and home to the largest private collection of 17th–21st century Japanese prints for sale in the United States. Founded in 1975 in the Explorers Club Mansion of New York City, the gallery is now located on Madison Avenue and 49th Street. For more information about the gallery and to access the gallery’s online exhibits, visit: www.RoninGallery.com.