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Nagakubo (Station 28) from the series Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaido, 1835 or 1836. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)
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Nagakubo (Station 28) from the series Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaido, 1835 or 1836. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)
Nagakubo (Station 28) from the series Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaido, 1835 or 1836. The inland road connecting Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto, the Kisokaido had 69 post stations, similar to contemporary freeway rest areas. These prints of the mountainous Kisokaido offered urban print collectors views of scenic spots without the inconveniences of travel. Moonlight silhouettes travelers leaving the Nagakubo station, while a figure with a walking stick approaches it across the Wada Bridge. In the foreground, a man leading his weary horse gazes at the moon while children play with dogs
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1615 1868 1797 1858 Utagawa Hiroshige Japanese Colour Woodblock Print Utagawa Hiroshige
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This print titled "Nagakubo (Station 28) from the series Sixty-Nine Stations of the Kisokaido, 1835 or 1836" takes us back to a bygone era in Japan. Created by Utagawa Hiroshige, a renowned Japanese artist of the Edo period, this artwork offers a glimpse into the scenic beauty and daily life along the Kisokaido. The Kisokaido was an important inland road that connected Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto during the years 1615-1868. Similar to modern freeway rest areas, it had 69 post stations where travelers could rest and replenish their supplies. This particular print showcases Nagakubo station against a backdrop of moonlit mountains. In this scene, we see silhouettes of travelers departing from Nagakubo station while another figure approaches it across Wada Bridge with a walking stick in hand. In the foreground, a man leading his weary horse gazes at the serene moon above as children play joyfully with their dogs. These prints served as souvenirs for urban dwellers who longed for glimpses of Japan's natural landscapes without undertaking arduous journeys themselves. Utagawa Hiroshige's masterful use of color woodblock printing brings out every intricate detail and evokes a sense of tranquility amidst nature's grandeur. Preserved by The Cleveland Museum of Art, this heritage artwork allows us to appreciate not only Hirosh
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