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View of Fuch? (Fuch? no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043846 View of Fuch? (Fuch? no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No. 20 in the series, with background based on HiroshigeAs design for the First Tokaido. On band of orange clouds, a woman as a porter in straw sandals but green kimono, porters carrying two women on frames and men on shoulders, across river, mountains in distance across the marsh. Publisher: Moriya Jihei (Kinshind?). Signed: K?ch?r? Kunisada ga. Censors seal: Kiwame. Publishers seal: Mori.
Fifty-three Stations of the T?kaid? Road (T?kaid? goj?san tsugi no uchi)); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Japanese, out of copyright
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This vibrant and captivating woodblock print, titled "View of Fuchū (Fuchū no zu)", transports viewers to a scenic landscape in ancient Japan. Created by the renowned artist Kunisada Utagawa, also known as Toyokuni III, this artwork is housed at the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in the UK. Part of a larger series depicting the famous Tokaido Road, this particular print showcases Station No. 20 with an exquisite background inspired by Hiroshige's design. Against a backdrop of majestic mountains and marshes, we witness a bustling scene unfolding before our eyes. A band of orange clouds adds depth to the composition while drawing attention to a woman dressed in a striking green kimono. She stands as a porter wearing traditional straw sandals, ready to carry her load across the river. Porters carrying two women on frames and men on their shoulders join her in traversing this watery obstacle. The level of detail captured by Kunisada is truly remarkable; every figure exudes energy and purpose as they navigate through their journey. The publisher Moriya Jihei's seal can be seen alongside Kunisada's signature "Kōchōrō Kunisada ga" affirming its authenticity. This woodblock print not only captures an era long gone but also highlights themes such as travel, labor, and cultural traditions that continue to resonate today. It serves as both an artistic masterpiece and historical artifact that transports us back in time with its vivid colors and meticulous craftsmanship
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