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Fujisawa from the series 53 stations of the Tokaido, 1855 (colour woodblock print)
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Fujisawa from the series 53 stations of the Tokaido, 1855 (colour woodblock print)
1766289 Fujisawa from the series 53 stations of the Tokaido, 1855 (colour woodblock print)
by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); image 34.4x22.3 paper 36.3x22.3 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA, USA; (add.info.: Tokaido was the coast road connecting Edo (modern Tokyo) with Kyoto marked by 53 rest stations including Fugisawa. Hiroshige produced many editions of the 53 stations, this one is known as the vertical Tokaido.
); Japanese, out of copyright
Media ID 12701429
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Fuji Japanese Print Meiji Mount Fuji Ukiyo E Ukiyoe Yoko E Fifty Three Stations Of The Tokaido
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This vibrant and captivating woodblock print titled "Fujisawa from the series 53 stations of the Tokaido" takes us on a journey through time to ancient Japan. Created by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa in 1855, this exquisite piece showcases the beauty of Japanese landscape art. The print depicts Fujisawa, one of the rest stations along the famous Tokaido road that connected Edo (now Tokyo) with Kyoto. The scene is brought to life with meticulous details and vivid colors. In the foreground, a serene river flows gently amidst lush trees, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Towering above it all is majestic Mount Fuji, its snow-capped peak reaching towards the heavens. Hiroshige was renowned for his numerous editions of the 53 stations along Tokaido, but this particular version stands out as it adopts a vertical composition. This unique perspective allows viewers to fully appreciate both the grandeur of nature and the tranquility within it. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back in time to an era when Japan was transitioning from Edo to Meiji period. The print captures not only a specific location but also encapsulates an entire cultural moment. Now housed at Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California, USA; this woodblock print serves as a testament to Hiroshige's mastery and continues to inspire awe and admiration for Japanese artistry worldwide.
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