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Suruga Street, 1856-58 (woodblock print, with bokashi)
7299842 Suruga Street, 1856-58 (woodblock print, with bokashi) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 55.9x40.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Hiroshige Utagawa, I (1797-1858)
Eikichi Uoya (mid-19th century)
Mitsui family
Mitsukoshi (established 1673).
Display: woodblock print, with bokashi (tonal gradation), Material: paper, Technique: colour woodcut.
Subject: Kanto, Tokyo, Suruga Street, Mitsukoshi, Mitsukoshi is a shop depicted in this print
Echigoya, A shop depicted in this print.
Mount Fuji.); © Ashmolean Museum
Media ID 27976452
© Ashmolean Museum / Bridgeman Images
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This woodblock print, titled "Suruga Street, 1856-58" transports us back to the bustling streets of Kanto, Tokyo in the late 19th century. Created by Hiroshige Utagawa (1797-1858), a renowned Japanese artist, this artwork measures 55.9x40.6 cm and is housed at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford. The print showcases Suruga Street, with its vibrant shops and stores that were an integral part of daily life during that era. Two prominent establishments depicted are Mitsukoshi and Echigoya, both well-known shops at the time. The attention to detail is remarkable as each building comes alive through vivid colors and tonal gradations achieved through bokashi technique. One cannot miss the majestic presence of Mount Fuji in the background, adding a touch of serenity amidst the bustling cityscape. Its snow-capped peak stands tall against a clear sky, symbolizing Japan's natural beauty. Through this artwork, Hiroshige captures not only the physical landscape but also provides insight into Tokyo's population and inhabitants during that period. The street scenes depict people going about their daily routines while immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Suruga Street. This woodblock print serves as an exquisite illustration of Japanese artistry from the early 19th century—a testament to Hiroshige's mastery in capturing landscapes and human life with precision and elegance. It invites viewers to explore a moment frozen in time within Tokyo's rich history.
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