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Yokkaichi, Crossing at San-no-miya Road, between circa 1848 and circa 1854. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
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Yokkaichi, Crossing at San-no-miya Road, between circa 1848 and circa 1854. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Yokkaichi, Crossing at San-no-miya Road, between circa 1848 and circa 1854. From Number 44, Fifty-three Stations of the T¯okaid¯o
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1840s Fifty Three Stations Of The Tokaido Gate Japanese Era Pedestrian Pedestrians Pine Tree Pine Trees Pines Reisho Tokaido Road Junction Sanno Shrine Shrine Tokaido Torii Torii Gate Trade Route Way In Yokkaichi Mie Prefecture Japan Ando Hiroshige Ando Utagawa Hiroshige Colour Woodblock Print Hiroshige Ando Hiroshige I Hiroshige Ichiyusai Hiroshige Utagawa Ichiryusai Ichiyusai Hiroshige Utagawa Hiroshige
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Ando Hiroshige's captivating woodblock print, titled "Yokkaichi, Crossing at San-no-miya Road," showcases a tranquil scene from the Edo period of Japan, around 1848-1854. This image is part of Hiroshige's renowned series, "Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō." The composition focuses on a bustling road junction, where travelers and locals cross paths at San-no-miya Road in Yokkaichi. The print depicts a man and a woman, dressed in traditional clothing of the era, carefully navigating the intersection. A group of men, possibly merchants or travelers, are shown in the background, engaged in conversation. In the foreground, a torii gate marks the entrance to Sanno Shrine, a place of religious significance for the community. The shrine is surrounded by lush, vibrant pine trees, adding a sense of serenity and natural beauty to the scene. The intricately detailed print showcases the rich cultural heritage of Japan during the Tokugawa period. The buildings, with their ornate designs and colorful facades, add to the vibrant atmosphere of the bustling intersection. The attention to detail, from the textures of the clothing to the intricacies of the architecture, is a testament to Hiroshige's mastery of the woodblock printing technique. This print, now housed at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), invites viewers to step back in time and experience the daily life of Japan during the 19th century. The interplay of people, nature, and architecture creates a visually stunning and historically significant work of art that continues to captivate audiences today.
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