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Nihonbashi: Morning View from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, c. 1831-1834 (woodblock print on paper)
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Nihonbashi: Morning View from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, c. 1831-1834 (woodblock print on paper)
6437478 Nihonbashi: Morning View from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, c.1831-1834 (woodblock print on paper) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 24.1x36.2 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Hoeido Edition. No.1 (First version). View looking across the Nihon Bridge, Edo, with a daimyo's cortege coming into view. In the left foreground is a group of six fish vendors. The bridge was located in the centre of Edo and was the starting point of the Tokaido Way. no.1 in series, Nihonbashi bridge. Publisher: Takenouchi Magohachi (Hoeido). Kiwame seal.); © Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery; Japanese, out of copyright
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This woodblock print, titled "Nihonbashi: Morning View from the series The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" takes us back to 19th century Japan. Created by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa between 1831 and 1834, this artwork measures 24.1x36.2 cm and is housed in the Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery in Kent, UK. The print showcases a bustling scene on Nihon Bridge in Edo (now Tokyo), with a daimyo's cortege making its way into view. In the foreground, we see a group of six fish vendors going about their daily business. This bridge served as the starting point for the famous Tokaido Way, which connected Edo to Kyoto during that time. The composition beautifully captures both human activity and architectural details of old Japan. The intricate woodblock technique adds depth and texture to every element depicted – from the people traversing the bridge to the buildings lining its sides. As we gaze upon this historic artwork, we are transported back in time to witness a snapshot of life during Japan's Edo period. It serves as a reminder of how art can preserve moments from our past and allow us to appreciate different cultures through visual storytelling.
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