Misconception about Hiroshige's landscapes?
Some might think my landscapes are merely picturesque postcards of Japan. While I certainly aimed to show beautiful scenes, my intention went deeper. I wasn't just recording what I saw; I was interpreting it, infusing it with emotion and a sense of the sublime. The human element, the humble traveler dwarfed by grand nature, or the quiet contemplation in a garden, are as important as the mountains or rivers themselves.
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