River trout (Ayu) by Andō, Hiroshige Ukiyo-e. Pinback Button

River trout (Ayu) By Andō, Hiroshige. Ayu zu Print shows four trout in a stream. Born in Edo, Japan, Hiroshige’s family name was Tokitaro, but he adopted the name of his mentor as per the custom of the time. His first work was a sketch of a procession done at the age of ten, and earned him the title of a prodigy. In 1828, Hiroshige began his own studio, but eventually moved to Kyoto to produce landscapes. His prints became very popular and emulated upon his return to Edo.