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The City Flourishing, Tanabata Festival (Shichu han'ei Tanabata Matsuri), from the series... 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
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The City Flourishing, Tanabata Festival (Shichu han'ei Tanabata Matsuri), from the series... 1857. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
The City Flourishing, Tanabata Festival (Shichu han'ei Tanabata Matsuri), from the series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)", 1857
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Ando Hiroshige's 'The City Flourishing, Tanabata Festival (Shichu han'ei Tanabata Matsuri)' is a stunning color woodblock print from the series 'One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei)' created in 1857. This image showcases the bustling Tanabata Festival in Edo, Japan during the Tokugawa period. The vibrant green rooftops and buildings are adorned with colorful streamers and kites, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. The breeze carries the scent of summer, and the cartouche at the top right corner of the print indicates the location as 'Edo, Oban.' The Tanabata Festival, also known as the Star Festival, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. According to legend, this is the night that the Milky Way allows the lovers Orihime and Hikoboshi to meet. In this print, the festival's joyous spirit is embodied by the playful kite-flying scene, with children and adults alike enjoying the windy weather. The rooftops offer a scenic vantage point to observe the festivities below. This woodblock print showcases Hiroshige's mastery of the Ukiyo-e artistic style, which flourished during the Edo period. The use of bold colors, intricate detail, and a sense of movement convey the essence of the Tanabata Festival and the vibrant city of Edo. This print is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of Japan and the enduring appeal of its cultural traditions.
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