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View of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara zu) (colour woodblock print)
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View of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043841 View of Yoshiwara (Yoshiwara zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No. 15 in the series, with background based on HiroshigeAs design for the First Tokaido. On band of grey clouds stands a woman in a blue kimono raising one arm and wearing headcloth and white surcoat, brushwood on her back, tallies around her neck and holding phi-shaped object, Fuji beyond. Publisher: Sanoya Kihei (Kikakud?). Signed: K?ch?r? Kunisada ga. Censors seal: Kiwame. Publishers seal: Sano-hei.
Fifty-three Stations of the T?kaid? Road (T?kaid? goj?san tsugi no uchi)); eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Japanese, out of copyright
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This woodblock print, titled "View of Yoshiwara" transports us to a serene and picturesque scene in ancient Japan. Created by the renowned artist Kunisada, also known as Toyokuni III, this artwork showcases his exceptional talent for capturing the essence of Japanese landscapes. In this print, we see a woman standing amidst a backdrop inspired by Hiroshige's design for the First Tokaido. Dressed in an elegant blue kimono with a headcloth and white surcoat, she raises one arm gracefully while carrying brushwood on her back. Adorned with tallies around her neck and holding a phi-shaped object, she exudes an air of mystery and intrigue. The majestic Mount Fuji stands proudly in the distance behind her, its snow-capped peak contrasting beautifully against the band of grey clouds that hover above. The composition is further enhanced by the presence of horses grazing peacefully nearby and lush trees dotting the landscape. Published by Sanoya Kihei (Kikakud?) and signed by K?ch?r? Kunisada ga, this woodblock print is part of the esteemed series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road". Its intricate details and vibrant colors make it an exquisite addition to any art collection or exhibition. Displayed at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in the UK, this stunning piece invites viewers to immerse themselves in Japan's rich cultural heritage while marveling at Kunisada's artistic mastery.
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