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Utagawa Hiroshige|Uoya Eikichi

1856–58 · Polychrome woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper · Asian Art

Winter weather was perfect for drying textiles, but the fire tower in the background recalls the devastation that dry winds can spread. When the wind itself was strong enough to ring the bell in the tower, townspeople were alerted to take special care.

Artist

Utagawa Hiroshige|Uoya Eikichi

Date

1856–58

Medium

Polychrome woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1918