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Edo street scene, 18th century, with archery range
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Edo street scene, 18th century, with archery range
Edo street scene, 18th century. A shop girl sits in front of an archery range holding a bow. A tea shop girl stands on a bench with a candle. A woman and edemame seller with baby pass by. Handcoloured ukiyo-e woodblock print by Toyokuni Utagawa from Shikitei Sanbas Ehon Imayo Sugata (Picture Book of the Modern Forms and Figures, Tokyo, 1916. Reprint of the original from 1802
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This handcoloured ukiyo-e woodblock print, titled 'Edo Street Scene, 18th Century' by Toyokuni Utagawa, captures the vibrant and bustling atmosphere of Edo-period Japan. The scene unfolds on a busy street, where an archery range is set up, attracting the attention of aristocratic women who have gathered to watch the display. A shop girl sits in front of the range, holding a bow, while a tea shop girl stands on a bench, balancing a candle and a brush and toothpick set. A woman in a fine kimono, accompanied by an edemame seller carrying a basket and holding a baby, passes by. The woman's elegant attire, complete with a wide-brimmed straw hat (ichiko) and tabi socks, is a testament to the fashionable lifestyle of the time. In the background, a portable stove and mirror indicate the presence of a traveling merchant or a wandering entertainer. The intricate details of the print, from the intricate patterns on the kimonos to the individual strands of hair on the heads of the women, showcase the meticulous craftsmanship of the ukiyo-e woodcut technique. The cartouche at the bottom left of the print identifies the artist as Toyokuni Utagawa and the title of the work as 'Picture Book of the Modern Forms and Figures.' This print, originally published in 1802, offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and culture of Edo-period Japan.
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