A Poetic Vision of Edo Japan: The Life and Art of Ando Hiroshige Ando Hiroshige, born Andō Tokutarō in 1797 within the vibrant heart of Edo (modern Tokyo), wasn’t initially destined for a life immersed in the world of art. His lineage traced back to samurai roots—a legacy of honor and duty—yet fate intervened with a poignant shift. The untimely loss of his parents during his childhood propelled him into an apprenticeship under Utagawa Toyohiro, a highly respected figure within the *ukiyo-e* tradition – a captivating realm of woodblock prints that captured the ephemeral beauty of everyday Jap…