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No. 40: Suhara, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido...c. 1835/38. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. No. 40: Suhara, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido...c. 1835/38. Creator: Ando Hiroshige)
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No. 40: Suhara, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido...c. 1835/38. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. No. 40: Suhara, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido...c. 1835/38. Creator: Ando Hiroshige)
No. 40: Suhara, from the series "Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido (Kisokaido rokujukyu tsugi no uchi)", c. 1835/38
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Bad Weather Kisoji Kisokaido Local People Nakasendo Rain Raining Running Shelter Shukuba Sixty Nine Stations Of The Kisokaido Storm Trade Route Ando Hiroshige Ando Utagawa Hiroshige Color Woodblock Print Hiroshige Ando Hiroshige I Hiroshige Ichiyusai Hiroshige Utagawa Ichiryusai Ichiyusai Hiroshige Oban Utagawa Hiroshige
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Ando Hiroshige's captivating woodblock print, No. 40: Suhara from the series Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido, transports us back to the Edo Period of Japan (1603-1868). This stunning work of art, created around 1835-38, showcases the village of Suhara along the Nakasendo trade route in Okuwa, Nagano Prefecture. The scene is set during a storm, with local people seeking shelter from the rain under a thatched roof. A man in a straw raincoat runs through the muddy streets, carrying a bundle on his back. The villagers huddle together, seeking warmth and comfort in each other's company. The print, which measures approximately Oban size (25.8 x 37.3 cm), is a testament to Hiroshige's mastery of color woodblock printing. The vivid hues of the umbrellas, the deep greens of the foliage, and the earthy tones of the buildings and clothing bring the image to life. The intricate details of the raindrops on the leaves, the folds of the raincoats, and the expressions on the faces of the villagers all contribute to the overall effect. The Sixty-nine Stations of the Kisokaido was a popular series during the Tokugawa Period, and Hiroshige's prints were highly sought after by collectors and art lovers. This print, in particular, is a poignant reminder of the resilience and community spirit of the people during bad weather and the importance of the trade routes in connecting different parts of Japan. Today, this precious piece of Asian art is housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, where it continues to inspire and captivate audiences from around the world.
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