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Chiryu—No. 40, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Chiryu—No. 40, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c. 1847/52)
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Chiryu—No. 40, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Chiryu—No. 40, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan... c. 1847/52)
Chiryu--No. 40, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52
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Aichi Prefecture Chubu Japan Cartouche Chiryu Fifty Three Stations Of The Tokaido Litter Owari Owari Prefecture Palanquin Pine Tree Pine Trees Pines Porter Reisho Tokaido Sedan Chair Shukuba Tokaido Trade Route Ando Hiroshige Ando Utagawa Hiroshige Calligraphy Color Woodblock Print Hiroshige Ando Hiroshige I Hiroshige Ichiyusai Hiroshige Utagawa Ichiryusai Ichiyusai Hiroshige Oban Utagawa Hiroshige
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Chiryu—No. 40, from the series Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido," a stunning woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Ando Hiroshige, captures the serene beauty of Owari Province during the Edo Period (1603-1868). The image, created between 1847 and 1852, depicts a group of men carrying a palanquin through a picturesque landscape. The litter, adorned with intricate calligraphy, is being transported along the Tokaido Road, one of the most famous and well-traveled routes in Japan. The scene is set against a backdrop of towering pine trees, their branches heavy with foliage and their trunks twisted and gnarled with age. The men, dressed in traditional clothing, appear focused and determined as they navigate the winding path. A cartouche at the top right corner of the print bears the title "Chiryu," the name of the station, and the artist's signature, "Hiroshige I." This oban-size print, measuring approximately 15 x 22 inches, is a masterpiece of color woodblock printing. The vibrant hues of the greens in the pines and the browns in the men's clothing and the palanquin are rich and nuanced, adding depth and texture to the image. The print is a testament to Hiroshige's artistic skill and his ability to capture the essence of Japan's natural beauty and the daily life of its people during the nineteenth century. This print is part of the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series, a collection of woodblock prints that depict the stations along the Tokaido Road, from Edo (present-day Tokyo) to Kyoto. The series is considered one of Hiroshige's most famous works and is a valuable addition to any collection of Asian art.
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