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Arai, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known... 1852. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Arai, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known... 1852
![Arai, from the series 'Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), ' also known... 1852. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Arai, from the series 'Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), ' also known... 1852](/p/731/arai-series-fifty-three-stations-of-tokaido-36221525.jpg.webp "Arai, from the series 'Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), ' also known... 1852. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Arai, from the series 'Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), ' also known... 1852")
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Arai, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known... 1852. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Arai, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known... 1852
Arai, from the series "Fifty-three Stations [of the Tokaido] (Gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Figure Tokaido (Jinbutsu Tokaido), 1852
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Arai Chuban Fifty Three Stations Of The Tokaido Kosai Shizuoka Japan Passenger Passengers Reisho Tokaido Shukuba Tokaido Trade Route Ando Hiroshige Ando Utagawa Hiroshige Color Woodblock Print Hiroshige Ando Hiroshige I Hiroshige Ichiyusai Hiroshige Utagawa Ichiryusai Ichiyusai Hiroshige Utagawa Hiroshige
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Ando Hiroshige's 'Arai' is a captivating color woodblock print from his renowned series, 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido' (Gojusan tsugi), created in 1852. Also known as the 'Figure Tokaido' (Jinbutsu Tokaido), this masterpiece showcases the bustling scene at Arai, a post town located in Kosai, Shizuoka, Japan. The Tokaido Road was a significant trade route during the Edo Period, connecting Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. In this print, Hiroshige masterfully portrays the geographical feature of Arai, where the road passes through a narrow gap between the mountains and the sea. The print is filled with a vibrant palette, depicting a group of passengers, including a man and a woman, making their way through the town. The male passenger, with a determined look on his face, is likely a merchant, while the woman, with a parasol in hand, appears to be of higher social standing. The print's intricate details reveal the daily life of the people during the Tokugawa Period, making it an invaluable piece of Asian art history. The use of chuban format, a smaller size for prints, allows for a more intimate viewing experience, inviting the audience to delve deeper into the story unfolding before them. Hiroshige's artistic school, Ukiyo-e, is renowned for its focus on the floating world, capturing the beauty and ephemerality of life. This stunning print is a testament to Hiroshige's skill and the rich cultural heritage of Japan.
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