I went to see Hokusai and Hiroshige exhibition in Ateneum art museum in Helsinki. It is evident where for example Herge, creator of Tintin, did get the ideas for his drawing style.
There were numerous woodcut prints on display. Many, but not all, of the 36 views of Mount Fuji including the iconic “The Big Wave”. Hiroshige’s Road to Edo was also well covered.
I especially liked the winter scenes. The weather and the seasons in general were superbly rendered. And speaking of rendition it is quite amazing that the thin reed pen like strokes were all cut out with a fine wood chisel-and mind you the strokes were wood left untouched. The white (non priting areas) were carved. Check out the documentary in the last room.
Strongly recommended!
