Shōno: Driving Rain, c. 1832-1833, Utagawa Hiroshige; Publisher: Takenouchi Magohachi, Japanese, 1797 - 1858, 8 7/8 × 13 11/16 in. ( × cm) (image, horizontal ōban), Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper, Japan, 19th century, Hiroshige is justifiably renowned for his ability to effectively convey different times of day, atmospheric conditions, and weather. The small government checkpoint at Sho_no, lacking any distinguishing physical landmark, allowed him to concentrate on rendering a rainstorm.

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