Second National Industrial Exhibition at Ueno Park — Hiroshige III, 1881

Second National Industrial Exhibition at Ueno Park captures the excitement of modernizing Tokyo in a richly detailed 1881 Japanese woodblock. This section of the larger triptych presents visitors strolling through landscaped exhibition grounds beside a striking Western-influenced building, flowering trees, garden structures, and a monumental pine. A brilliant red sky creates a dramatic backdrop for the intricate architecture and lively gathering below.

Created by Utagawa Hiroshige III, the complete three-sheet composition depicts Tokyo’s Second National Industrial Exhibition at Ueno Park. Traditional Japanese woodblock techniques are used to portray a distinctly modern public event, combining saturated color, carefully arranged figures, landscaped grounds, and new architectural forms into a fascinating visual record of Meiji-era Japan.

Artwork Details

• Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige III (1842?–1894)
• Title: Second National Industrial Exhibition at Ueno Park
• Original title: Ueno kōen naikoku kangyō daini hakurankai bijutsukan narabini [shojo] funsuiki no zu
• Series: Three-sheet triptych
• Date: 1881
• Period: Meiji era
• Place of Origin: Japan
• Medium: Color woodcut on hōsho paper

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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