Pine of success,Asakusa River by Andō,Hiroshige Postcard

Pine of success and Oumayagashi, Asakusa River By Andō, Hiroshige. Asakusagawa shubi no matsu oumayagashi Print shows night on the Asakusa river with houseboat in the foreground beneath an overhanging pine tree and ferry boats nearby. Born in Edo, Japan, Hiroshige’s family name was Tokitaro, but he adopted the name of his mentor as per the custom of the time. His first work was a sketch of a procession done at the age of ten, and earned him the title of a prodigy. In 1828, Hiroshige began his own studio, but eventually moved to Kyoto to produce landscapes. His prints became very popular and emulated upon his return to Edo.