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Cherry Trees along the Sumida River Embankment at the Mimeguri Inari Shrine... c. 1840/58. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
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Cherry Trees along the Sumida River Embankment at the Mimeguri Inari Shrine... c. 1840/58. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Cherry Trees along the Sumida River Embankment at the Mimeguri Inari Shrine (Sumidagawa Mimeguri Inari tsutsumi no hana), from the series "Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho)", c. 1840/58
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Cartouche Cherry Tree Edo Japan Embankment Famous Places In Edo Fishing Boat Fishing Boats Inari Shrine Mimeguri Inari Oban River Sumida Sailing Boats Shrine Sumida Sumida River Ando Hiroshige Ando Utagawa Hiroshige Color Woodblock Print Estuary Hiroshige Ando Hiroshige I Hiroshige Ichiyusai Hiroshige Utagawa Ichiryusai Ichiyusai Hiroshige Mimeguri Utagawa Hiroshige
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Ando Hiroshige's captivating woodblock print, "Cherry Trees along the Sumida River Embankment at the Mimeguri Inari Shrine," transports us back to the Edo period of Japan, circa 1840/58. The vibrant scene unfolds on the Oban-sized sheet, with the cherry trees in full bloom along the Sumida River Embankment, framing the serene Mimeguri Inari Shrine. The shrine, a popular pilgrimage site, is nestled at the mouth of the Sumida River, where it meets Tokyo Bay. Boats filled with fishermen and onlookers navigate the estuary, their sails raised high against the gentle breeze. The cartouche at the bottom left of the print bears the title "Famous Places in Edo (Edo meisho)" and the artist's name, "Hiroshige I, also known as Ando Hiroshige or Utagawa Hiroshige. The intricate details of the print showcase the skillful use of color woodblock printing, with the cherry blossoms in soft pink hues, the water shimmering in various shades of blue, and the boats and figures depicted with remarkable precision. The background people, dressed in traditional Edo period attire, add a sense of life and activity to the tranquil landscape. The print serves as a testament to the artistic school of the time, showcasing the rich heritage of Japanese art and the beauty of nature during the cherished cherry blossom season. This masterpiece, now part of the collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, invites us to appreciate the simple pleasures of life and the enduring allure of Japan's natural beauty.
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