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Tree-lined street scene in Tokyo, Japan, with brick buildings, sidewalk with pedestrians, on road a horse-drawn carriage, a rickshaw and running messengers. One leaf of a triptych c1872. Transport City Sky Cloud
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Tree-lined street scene in Tokyo, Japan, with brick buildings, sidewalk with pedestrians, on road a horse-drawn carriage, a rickshaw and running messengers. One leaf of a triptych c1872. Transport City Sky Cloud
528453 Tree-lined street scene in Tokyo, Japan, with brick buildings, sidewalk with pedestrians, on road a horse-drawn carriage, a rickshaw and running messengers. One leaf of a triptych c1872. Transport City Sky Cloud ; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38207268
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Brick Horse Drawn Messengers Pedestrians Pulled Rickshaw Rickshaw Sidewalk Tokyo Tree Lined Triptych Woodblock
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This print captures a bustling tree-lined street scene in Tokyo, Japan, frozen in time circa 1872. The image is filled with the energy of city life, as pedestrians stroll along the sidewalk and messengers dash across the road. In the distance, brick buildings rise up against a cloudy sky, showcasing the architectural beauty of this historic city.
The most striking elements of this scene are undoubtedly the various modes of transportation on display. A horse-drawn carriage trundles down the road, its passengers enjoying a leisurely ride through the city streets. Meanwhile, a rickshaw pulls up alongside it, ready to transport another set of travelers to their destination.
The juxtaposition of traditional and modern forms of transport is fascinating to behold - from the elegant carriage to the humble rickshaw, each vehicle tells a story about life in Tokyo during this period. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into a bygone era when horses still trotted alongside pedestrians and messengers raced through crowded streets.
As one leaf of a triptych series, this image serves as an important historical document that captures not just a moment in time but also reflects broader themes of urban development and cultural exchange. It reminds us that even amidst rapid change and progress, some things remain timeless - like the beauty of a tree-lined street in Tokyo on any given day.
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