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No. 42: Midono, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido...", c. 1835/38. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. No. 42: Midono, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido...", c. 1835/38)
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No. 42: Midono, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido...", c. 1835/38. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. No. 42: Midono, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido...", c. 1835/38)
No. 42: Midono, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido rokujukyu tsugi no uchi)", c. 1835/38
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No. 42: Midono from the series Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido" is a stunning color woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Ando Hiroshige around 1835 or 1838. This work of art is a testament to the artistic mastery of Hiroshige during the Edo period. The print depicts the forty-second station of the Kisokaido, an ancient road that connected Kyoto and Edo, the two major cities of Japan during that time. Midono, located in the Nagiso district of Nagano prefecture, is shown in the print as a quaint village nestled among the rolling hills and verdant fields. The image is dominated by a large, imposing gateway, which serves as the entrance to the village. A group of people, including men and women, are shown carrying their belongings on their heads as they make their way through the gate. The color palette is dominated by the vibrant greens of the fields and the hills, with the red and white of the gate providing a striking contrast. In the background, we see a hillside dotted with houses and farmland, while in the foreground, a man and a child are shown standing near a large, colorful oban-sized print of a temple or shrine. The print is a beautiful example of the regionalism that characterized the art of the time, with a focus on the natural beauty and everyday life of rural Japan. This print is a valuable heritage piece, showcasing the artistic skill and vision of Ando Hiroshige, and is a must-see for anyone interested in Asian art or the history of woodblock printing.
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