The Heritage of Hiroshige a Glimpse of Japanese Landscape Art
The Heritage of Hiroshige a Glimpse of Japanese Landscape Art
Dora Amsden
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The preface is in ruled columns with a background of alternate steel-blue and red. (In later editions the background colour is omitted). It is dated Kaei, 3 (Year of the Dog); that is, 1850, early Spring. The translation says: "So Hitsu Gwa-fu: Hiroshige. " Preface to Volume Two. "As there are three styles in art, there are also three styles in man's costume. A man in full dress is Shin (formal or classical). When dressed for a neighbourly call it is Cjyo (easy or free). At home lounging it is ...So (careless). To change the figure and compare it with drinking: New Year's ceremonial drinking or the solemn nuptial rites are Shin; a convivial bout at a tea-house is Qyo, and the quiet nip at home is So. Recently when taking a quiet cup at home, Mr. Fujioka came, asking me to indite a preface to the sec- ond volume of 'So Hitsu Gwa-fu. 1 He has had great success with the first volume and, as a drinker of wine not satisfied with one drink, wants another. Mr. Hiroshige was a friend [49] THE HERITAGE OF HIROSHIGE of my father, and so for two generations our family has Forewords en Jy ec ^ ^is friendship.
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