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YuiZ from the series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido with Beauties, Published in 1838. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
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YuiZ from the series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido with Beauties, Published in 1838. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
YuiZ from the series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido with Beauties, Published in 1838. From Fifty-three Stations on the T¯okaid¯o Road
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1830s Apprehension Apprehensive Boxes Carrying On Back Cliff Cliffs Fifty Three Stations Of The Tokaido Gepparo Gototei Ichiyosai Japanese Era Kinraisha Kochoro Kunisada Kunisada Utagawa Kunisada Utagawa I Looking Back Pole Reisho Tokaido Shozo Tokaido Toyokuni Iii Trade Route Tsunda Shozo Utagawa Kunisada Utagawa Kunisada I Utagawa Toyokuni Iii Colour Woodblock Print Tōkaidō Road Young Man
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This woodblock print, titled "YuiZ from the series Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido with Beauties," was created by the renowned Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada during the 1830s. The image is a full-length portrait of a man, identified as YuiZ, who is depicted standing at the edge of a cliff overlooking the coastline. His apprehensive expression and the boxes he carries on his back suggest that he is preparing for a journey or is perhaps reflecting on the past. The print is a stunning example of the Ukiyo-e art tradition, which flourished during the Edo period in Japan. The intricate color woodblock print showcases the artist's mastery of the medium, with the use of bold lines, vibrant colors, and intricate details. The subject wears traditional Japanese clothing, including a kimono and a hat called a gototei. The print also features the iconic fifty-three stations of the Tokaido Road, a popular travel route between Tokyo and Kyoto during the Edo period. The print is part of the Reisho Tokaido series, which includes portraits of people at different stations along the Tokaido Road. This series was published by Kinraisha and Ichiyosai Shozo. The print is now housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), making it an essential piece of Japanese heritage art accessible to the public. The image invites us to reflect on the beauty of Japanese geography, fashion, and the human condition, as we contemplate the figure's apprehension and the journey ahead.
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