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Hamamatsu: Winter Scene (Hamamatsu, fuyugare no zu), from the series "Fifty-three... c. 1833/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Hamamatsu: Winter Scene (Hamamatsu, fuyugare no zu), from the series "Fifty-three... c. 1833/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
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Hamamatsu: Winter Scene (Hamamatsu, fuyugare no zu), from the series "Fifty-three... c. 1833/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Hamamatsu: Winter Scene (Hamamatsu, fuyugare no zu), from the series "Fifty-three... c. 1833/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Hamamatsu: Winter Scene (Hamamatsu, fuyugare no zu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34
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Cartouche Hamamatsu Shizuoka Japan Oban Shukuba Tokaido Trade Route Underneath Wetland 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 Hamamatsu: Winter Scene (Hamamatsu, fuyugare no zu) is a captivating color woodblock print from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, created during the 19th century in Japan. This masterpiece, also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, showcases the winter scene at Hamamatsu, a city located in Shizuoka Prefecture. The print depicts a tranquil winter landscape, with a man bundled up against the cold, standing on the edge of a wetland, gazing out at the snow-covered trees and plants. In the background, smoke rises from the rooftops of Hamamatsu, indicating the presence of activity and life within the city. The cartouche at the bottom left of the print identifies the location as Hamamatsu and the season as winter. Hiroshige's expert use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer into the scene. The vibrant blue hues of the winter sky contrast beautifully with the warm tones of the trees and buildings. The intricate details of the trees and plants are rendered with great care, adding to the overall sense of realism and authenticity. The Tokaido was a famous trade route during the Edo and Tokugawa periods, connecting the capital city of Edo with the western provinces of Japan. The series of prints depicting the fifty-three stations along this route were popular among the urban elite, who appreciated the artistic representation of the various sights and scenes they encountered during their travels. Hiroshige's Hamamatsu: Winter Scene is a testament to the artistic school of ukiyo-e, which flourished in Japan during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a valuable heritage piece that continues to captivate and inspire viewers with its beauty and intricacy.
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