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Kyoto: The Imperial Palace (Kyo, Dairi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of... c. 1837/42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Kyoto: The Imperial Palace (Kyo, Dairi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of... c. 1837/42. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Kyoto: The Imperial Palace (Kyo, Dairi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Tokaido with Poem (Kyoka iri Tokaido), c. 1837/42
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Ando Hiroshige's Kyoto: The Imperial Palace (Kyo, Dairi), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido," captures the grandeur and serenity of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto, Japan during the Edo period. The vibrant color woodblock print, created between 1837 and 1842, showcases the palace's impressive facade with its red-tiled roofs and ornate buildings. The scene is further enhanced by the addition of figures, including a man and a woman, adding a sense of scale and life to the image. The cartouche at the bottom left of the print displays the title "Kyoka iri Tokaido," which translates to "The Tokaido with Poem." The series, also known as "Reisho Tokaido," was a popular artistic school that depicted the journey along the Tokaido Road, which connected Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. The Imperial Palace in Kyoto was the residence of the Emperor and the imperial court during the Heian and Muromachi periods. The palace complex, which includes numerous buildings and gardens, is a significant cultural and historical site in Japan. The intricate details of the buildings and the use of calligraphy in the cartouche demonstrate the skill and artistry of Hiroshige and the ukiyo-e (floating world) tradition. The print is a testament to the beauty and rich heritage of Japanese art and culture during the 19th century.
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