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View of Seki (Seki no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043874 View of Seki (Seki no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No. 48 in the series, with background based on HiroshigeAs design for the First Tokaido. On beige clouds woman in No costume, blue flowers in her tresses, pink satin furisode over red floral kimono, fan in right hand, left arm behind head, daimyo procession marches up street. Publisher: Sanoya Kihei (Kikakud?). Signed: K?ch?r? Kunisada ga. Censors seal: Kiwame. Publishers seal: Sano-hei.
Fifty-three Stations of the T?kaid? Road (T?kaid? goj?san tsugi no uchi)); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Japanese, out of copyright
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This woodblock print titled "View of Seki" by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) takes us back in time to the vibrant streets of ancient Japan. The print, part of a series depicting the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road, showcases the artist's mastery in capturing intricate details and conveying a sense of movement. In this particular scene, we are transported to Seki as a daimyo procession marches up the street. Against a backdrop inspired by Hiroshige's design for the First Tokaido, we see a woman standing on beige clouds adorned with blue flowers in her hair. She is dressed elegantly in a pink satin furisode over a red floral kimono, holding a fan delicately in her right hand while resting her left arm behind her head. The composition exudes grace and beauty as it captures both the grandeur of the procession and the serenity of its surroundings. The shrine gate towering above adds an air of spirituality to this bustling scene. Kunisada's attention to detail is evident not only in his depiction of clothing but also through his use of color and texture. This print is truly an exquisite example from his body of work. Displayed at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in UK, this woodblock print invites viewers to immerse themselves into Japanese history and culture through its vivid portrayal.
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