Dear Mary,

Whether or not we are familiar with this work, it is certainly remarkable. Not all Hiroshige's works have such plastic beauty as this one has.

Best Wishes,

Luis Miguel Goitizolo

Dear Deborah,

I can see you get into the essence of a master work, in this case the great Japanese printer's unique ability to make the ordinary into extraordinary. That is good art appreciation; thanks for sharing.

Best Wishes,

Luis Miguel Goitizolo

Dear Pauline,

That was precisely the reason why I put the two pictures together, to contrast them; and there is the greatness of Van Gogh, to have not merely copied the great Hiroshige's master work, but added new life and meaning to it. I congratulate myself for getting such insightful comments on these masterpieces from visitors like you.

Thank you,

Luis Miguel Goitizolo 

Dear Nan,

I am very happy that you like this particular thread. Your being a frequent visitor to this forum is also most appreciated. In particular, I am glad that you find it instructive.

Best Wishes,

Luis Miguel Goitizolo 

Dear Gail,

Welcome and thank you for visiting. I see you love painting and jewelry making, and hope you find this forum inspirational.

Best Wishes,

Luis Miguel Goitizolo