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Fujisawa, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsug... c. 1837/42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Fujisawa, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsug... c. 1837/42)
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Fujisawa, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsug... c. 1837/42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Fujisawa, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsug... c. 1837/42)
Fujisawa, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Tokaido with Poem (Kyoka iri Tokaido), c. 1837/42
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Cartouche Chuban Crossing Fifty Three Stations Of The Tokaido Fujisawa Kanagawa Japan Local People Reisho Tokaido Shukuba Tokaido Tokaido With Poem Trade Route
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Fujisawa" is a captivating woodblock print from Ando Hiroshige's renowned series, "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido." Created around 1837 or 1842 during the Edo period, this masterpiece showcases the picturesque town of Fujisawa in the Kanagawa Prefecture of Japan. The print, also known as "Tokaido with Poem," depicts a bustling scene at a bridge crossing over an estuary. The composition is divided into two distinct parts. On the left, travelers, both male and female, are seen crossing the bridge, their figures rendered with remarkable detail and expressiveness. On the right, local people go about their daily activities, including a man mending a net and a woman washing clothes at the riverbank. The bridge, with its intricate wooden structure, spans the mouth of the river, connecting the land and the sea. The print is characterized by its rich, earthy color palette, with browns and blues dominating the scene. The cartouche at the top bears the title of the series and the name of the station, "Fujisawa," written in elegant calligraphy. The print is a testament to Hiroshige's artistic skill and his ability to capture the essence of a place and its people. This stunning work of art is a valuable addition to any collection of Asian art or Japanese woodblock prints. It offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time and place far removed from our own, yet still connected by the universal themes of travel, community, and the beauty of nature.
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