Ohashi Atake No Yudachi (ohashi, Sudden Shower At Atake), From Theseries Meisho Edo Hyakkei (one Hundred Views Of Famous Places Ofedo)
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Utagawa or Ando Hiroshige's Ohashi Atake No Yudachi (ohashi, Sudden Shower At Atake), From Theseries Meisho Edo Hyakkei (one Hundred Views Of Famous Places Ofedo) into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
The famed woodblock print Ohashi Atake no Yudachi (Sudden Shower at Atake Bridge), from Hiroshige's One Hundred Famous Views of Edo series, captures Edo-period Tokyo in a breathtaking moment of transient beauty. Against a brooding indigo sky slashed with silver rain, figures scramble across the Ohashi Bridge—their postures bent forward against the wind, kimonos fluttering like scattered petals. The composition masterfully employs diagonal lines of rainfall to create dynamic tension, contrasting with the bridge's strong horizontal form and the shimmering reflections in the river below. Created in 1857 during Hiroshige's late career, this work exemplifies ukiyo-e's refined landscape tradition while anticipating Impressionist techniques through its atmospheric effects and candid urban vignette. Its pioneering use of Prussian blue pigment (bero-ai) revolutionized Japanese printmaking, influencing Western artists like Van Gogh who later copied Hiroshige's works. As the 58th design in the series commissioned by publisher Uoya Eikichi, it remains an icon of meisho-e (famous-place pictures), blending poetic seasonal imagery with meticulous topographical detail.
For contemporary interiors, this print’s dramatic composition and cool-toned palette lend sophisticated versatility. In a minimalist office, a medium-sized reproduction (approx. 25×37cm) framed in slender black lacquer would create a focal point above a console, its kinetic energy balanced by clean-lined furniture. The indigo and silver tones pair elegantly with navy upholstery or matte metallic accents in a executive setting. Consider displaying it alongside bamboo arrangements or washi paper lamps to reinforce the Japanese aesthetic. In residential spaces, an oversized gallery wrap canvas (90×60cm) transforms a dim hallway into a atmospheric passage, with the rain streaks visually elongating low ceilings. For cohesive styling, pull colors from the print's grayish river into stoneware vases or rug selections, while maintaining negative space around the artwork to honor its ukiyo-e emptiness. Avoid competing patterns—solid-textured furnishings in charcoal or ivory allow Hiroshige's lyrical rainfall to remain the undisputed protagonist of the space.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
