{"product_id":"vintage-uchida-woodblock-print-hiroshige-evening-snow-at-mt-hira-framed-ukiyo-e-eight-views-of-omi-kyoto-japan","title":"Vintage Uchida Woodblock Print | Hiroshige Evening Snow at Mt Hira | Framed Ukiyo-e | Eight Views of Omi | Kyoto Japan","description":"A Masterpiece in Miniature: Evening Snow at Mount Hira\u003cbr\u003eExperience the quiet beauty of a Japanese winter through this authentic hand-printed woodblock reproduction of Utagawa Hiroshige's iconic design. Part of his world-renowned series Eight Views of Omi (Omi Hakkei), this piece is a quintessential example of Ukiyo-e landscape art.\u003cbr\u003eThe Scene\u003cbr\u003eDepicts the serene Hira Mountains blanketed in snow under a dramatic sunset sky. The use of Bokashi (color gradation) in the red horizon is a hallmark of high-quality woodblock craftsmanship — each color layer applied by hand using traditional techniques.\u003cbr\u003eSmall Format (Koban)\u003cbr\u003eThis intimate size allows the viewer to appreciate the fine line work and delicate color layers up close, in the tradition of Japanese collector's prints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArtist: After Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Uchida Woodblock Print Workshop, Kyoto, Japan\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Hand-printed woodblock on traditional washi paper\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Features title cartouche and artist's seal in the traditional format\u003cbr\u003eFrame: Housed in a vintage black wooden frame with cream mat, providing a clean contrast to the vibrant blues and snowy whites of the print\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition. Colors remain strikingly vivid with beautiful aged character\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 7.8\" × 5.6\" overall framed size\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Charming Collector's Piece: The Uchida Christmas Card\u003cbr\u003eThis is not merely a reprint — it is a vintage mid-20th century Christmas card produced by the Uchida Woodblock Print workshop, one of Kyoto's most respected publishers of traditional woodblock art for the international market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Craft: The washi paper features hand-pressed white crane watermarks on the verso — a traditional symbol of peace and longevity — confirming the quality of the paper stock used.\u003cbr\u003eThe Provenance: The original Uchida workshop seal is visible on the inner leaf, alongside the printed holiday greeting. Finding one preserved with its original greeting intact adds a delightful layer of history to this piece.\u003cbr\u003eThe Context: These cards were high-end art gifts produced for Western collectors and diplomats in the mid-20th century, representing a bridge between traditional Japanese printmaking and the postwar international art market.","brand":"SW Curated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48982376644860,"sku":"ced_31508190586","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6053\/0940\/files\/il_fullxfull.7930061375_ehgb.jpg?v=1776354226","url":"https:\/\/swcurated.com\/products\/vintage-uchida-woodblock-print-hiroshige-evening-snow-at-mt-hira-framed-ukiyo-e-eight-views-of-omi-kyoto-japan","provider":"SW Curated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}