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Seki: Early Departure from the Main Camp (Seki, honjin hayadachi), from the series... c. 1833/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
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Seki: Early Departure from the Main Camp (Seki, honjin hayadachi), from the series... c. 1833/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Seki: Early Departure from the Main Camp (Seki, honjin hayadachi), 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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Camp Cartouche Departure Kameyama Mie Kinki Japan Morning Oban Seki Shukuba Symbol Tokaido Trade Route 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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Seki: Early Departure from the Main Camp" is a captivating woodblock print from Ando Hiroshige's renowned series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido," also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, created around 1833/34. This exquisite work of art depicts the early morning scene at Seki, one of the stations along the ancient Tokaido trade route that connected Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto during the Edo and Tokugawa periods. The print showcases a group of travelers preparing for their departure from the main camp. A man in blue, possibly a samurai, stands at the foreground, checking the cartouche on his luggage. Other men are seen packing their belongings and hitching their carts to their horses. The calm and serene atmosphere of the scene is contrasted by the dynamic energy of the people in motion, symbolizing the transient nature of life and the constant flow of trade and commerce along the Tokaido road. The intricate details in the print are remarkable, from the textured fabric of the travelers' clothing to the ornate design of the building exterior in the background. The use of color, particularly the deep blue hue of the morning sky, adds depth and dimension to the image. The oban-size print, with its meticulously carved woodblocks, is a testament to the artistic skill and mastery of Ando Hiroshige and the Ukiyo-e artistic school. This print is a precious heritage piece that offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the Edo period and inviting us to explore the rich history and culture of Japan.
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