Utagawa Hiroshige II (二代目歌川広重)

Utagawa Hiroshige II (二代目歌川広重) was a Japanese artist documented as active in printmaking between 1801 and 1826. His output, which centered on woodblock prints, focused largely on topographical studies and landscape compositions, placing him within the tradition of Meisho-e (pictures of famous places).

Fifteen Utagawa Hiroshige II (二代目歌川広重) prints are represented in major institutional holdings, establishing his significance as a contributor to early nineteenth-century landscape documentation. A large segment of his recorded output belongs to the series One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho hyakkei). Key works from this series include Actual View of Hirose, Unshu Province, Actual View of Muro Harbor, Banshu Province, and Enjoying the Cool in the Evening at Shijo, Kyoto. Other documented pieces include Sketch of Ryogoku Bridge.

The primary institutional collection of Utagawa Hiroshige II (二代目歌川広重) prints is held by the Art Institute of Chicago. These museum-quality works are often sought after for study. For researchers and collectors, much of this material is now preserved as high-resolution photographic documents, making the historical imagery available as downloadable artwork.