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View of Takanawa Ushimachi under a Shrouded Moon, 1879 (colour woodblock print)
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View of Takanawa Ushimachi under a Shrouded Moon, 1879 (colour woodblock print)
425468 View of Takanawa Ushimachi under a Shrouded Moon, 1879 (colour woodblock print) by Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915); 20.2x32.3 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; Robert O. Muller Collection; Japanese, out of copyright
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© Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Robert O. Muller Collection / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "View of Takanawa Ushimachi under a Shrouded Moon" takes us back to the year 1879 in Japan. Created by the talented artist Kobayashi Kiyochika, this colour woodblock print measures 20.2x32.3 cm and is housed in the prestigious Arthur M. Sackler Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in the United States. The image transports us to a tranquil night scene along the coast of Takanawa Ushimachi during Japan's Meiji era. A shrouded moon casts an ethereal glow over the landscape as steam trains traverse through railway tracks nearby. The locomotives, with their billowing funnels and powerful engines, symbolize progress and modernization during this transformative period in Japanese history. As we gaze upon this nocturnal masterpiece, we are drawn to the mesmerizing play between light and shadow on both land and sea. The coastline stretches out before us, its shoreline meeting with gentle waves that reflect fragments of moonlight. Kiyochika masterfully captures not only a moment frozen in time but also evokes a sense of nostalgia for an era long gone – one where traditional Japanese culture harmoniously coexisted with emerging Western influences brought by railways and technology. Through this artwork, we are reminded of how art has the power to transcend time and space, allowing us to connect with historical moments while appreciating their beauty from our present-day perspective.
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