Maiko Beach in Harima Province is a landscape by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), from Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces, his 1850s set picturing a noted scene from each old province of Japan. Maiko-no-hama lies on the coast of Harima, now part of Hyōgo Prefecture, long famous for the pines along its shore.
The design is a colour woodblock. Hiroshige frames the sea through the trunks and boughs of the celebrated Maiko pines, the foreground branches set close while the water opens calm and pale beyond. He keeps the palette gentle — green pine, soft blue sea, a quiet sky — and lets the framing trees carry the design.
In a room the print reads as open and restful, a coast seen through trees. Its calm blues and greens suit a living room, a hallway, or a bedroom, and they sit easily beside wood and natural textiles. Beside other Hiroshige prints it builds a wall of famous views from old Japan.
Each print is made to order in three forms. The paper . . . Read More >>
Maiko Beach in Harima Province is a landscape by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858), from Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces, his 1850s set picturing a noted scene from each old province of Japan. Maiko-no-hama lies on the coast of Harima, now part of Hyōgo Prefecture, long famous for the pines along its shore.
The design is a colour woodblock. Hiroshige frames the sea through the trunks and boughs of the celebrated Maiko pines, the foreground branches set close while the water opens calm and pale beyond. He keeps the palette gentle — green pine, soft blue sea, a quiet sky — and lets the framing trees carry the design.
In a room the print reads as open and restful, a coast seen through trees. Its calm blues and greens suit a living room, a hallway, or a bedroom, and they sit easily beside wood and natural textiles. Beside other Hiroshige prints it builds a wall of famous views from old Japan.
Each print is made to order in three forms. The paper edition is printed on thick snow-white stock. The framed edition arrives ready to hang in a wooden frame. The canvas edition is an artist-quality satin canvas stretched over a wooden frame. Every format keeps the calm coastal palette of the original.
Frequently asked questions
What series is this from?
Views of Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces, Hiroshige's 1850s set picturing a noted scene from each old province of Japan.
Where is Maiko Beach?
Maiko-no-hama lies on the coast of Harima Province, now part of Hyōgo Prefecture, long famous for the pines along its shore.
Why are the pine trees so prominent?
The pines of Maiko were the beach's celebrated feature; Hiroshige frames the sea through their trunks and boughs.
Where does this print suit best?
A living room, a hallway, or a bedroom, where its calm coastal blues and greens bring an open, restful feeling.
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Japan historical period: Edo 江戸 (1603-1868)
Place of origin:
Kansai region
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