Ando Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) was a Japanese print master known for his woodblock prints, illustrations, and paintings. He was a native of Edo, Japan and served as an apprentice to the ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Toyohiro. He was known for his pictures of birds, flowers, and landscapes.

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Helibrunn Timeline of Art History website: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/JP2492                             
Woodblock Prints in the Ukiyo-e Style: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ukiy/hd_ukiy.htm