Amerika — Woman on Horseback in Snow by Hiroshige II, 1860

Amerika presents a striking nineteenth-century Japanese interpretation of America. A woman representing America rides sidesaddle on a brown horse through a snow-covered landscape, dressed in dark clothing with a blue collar and dramatic feathered headpiece. Falling snow and frost-covered pine branches surround the rider against a rich blue sky.

Created by Utagawa Hiroshige II in 1860, this Yokohama print reflects Japanese fascination with foreign countries during a period of expanding international contact. Strong brown, black, blue, and white tones combine with delicate woodblock linework, Japanese inscriptions, and traditional compositional techniques to create an unusual meeting of foreign subject matter and Japanese ukiyo-e design.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige II (1826–1869)
• Title: Amerika
• Original title: Amerika
• Series: Not specified in the Library of Congress catalog record
• Date: 1860
• Period: Edo period
• Place of Origin: Japan
• Medium: Color woodcut; vertical ōban nishiki-e

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

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