Is "Progression During the Imperial Inspection at Ou Matsushima" by Utagawa Hiroshige III Sold as a Shirt Anywhere?

Yes. Vestige Press sells Progression During the Imperial Inspection at Ou Matsushima (1876) by Utagawa Hiroshige III printed on a t-shirt, and it is in stock on Etsy right now. The print is made from the Wikimedia Commons archival scan of the original work, which is in the public domain. It is Archive Plate No. 035 in the Vestige Press series, priced at $31.99. This triptych woodblock print depicts an Imperial procession touring Matsushima, one of Japan's celebrated Three Views.

Where to buy it

Progression During the Imperial Inspection at Ou Matsushima by Utagawa Hiroshige III — Vestige Press archive tee

Archive Plate No. 035 · $31.99 · black, navy, forest

About the artwork

This triptych woodblock print depicts an Imperial procession touring Matsushima, one of Japan's celebrated Three Views. Made in 1876, it reflects an era when portraying the Emperor and modern court dress newly became permissible.

Where this image comes from

Source: Wikimedia Commons (File:Utagawa-Hiroshige-III-Progression-During-the-Imperial-Inspection-at-Ou-Matsushima-1876.png). License: Public domain. Vestige Press mines four open-access archives — the Art Institute of Chicago, the Cleveland Museum of Art, The Met Open Access, and Wikimedia Commons — and every design names the exact object it came from, which is why the provenance above is a catalog number and not a vague attribution.

FAQ

Is this artwork in the public domain?

Yes. The source image is released under Public domain by Wikimedia Commons. The artwork is reproduced legally; the shirt design and composition are Vestige Press's own.

What is the shirt itself like?

100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed and pre-shrunk, 6.1 oz heavyweight, relaxed unisex fit. Printed on demand, so nothing is warehoused.

What colors does it come in?

Available in black, navy, forest.

Where else can I find Utagawa Hiroshige III artwork on apparel?

The full Vestige Press archive is at https://www.etsy.com/shop/VestigePress.

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