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Seki, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, c. 1848-49. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)
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Seki, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, c. 1848-49. Creator: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858)
Seki, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido, c. 1848-49. This print from one of Hiroshige's later Tokaido series completely reconceives the scene at Seki. An earlier series showed an entourage of a daimyo, preparing to leave an inn, but this view plunges the station into the depths of a dark winter. Daimyo were regional military rulers during Japan's Edo period. As the central government required them to live in the capital, Edo, in alternating years, daimyo processions along the Tokaido thoroughfare were a frequent sight. This print, however, emphasizes the pilgrimage route to Japan's principal site of religious worship, the Ise Shrine, indicated by the traditional red gate to the shrine
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1615 1868 1797 1858 Utagawa Hiroshige Japanese Color Woodblock Print Utagawa Hiroshige
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This print titled "Seki, from the series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido" by Utagawa Hiroshige takes us on a journey through time and culture. Created in 1848-49 during Japan's Edo period, this piece showcases Hiroshige's artistic genius as he reimagines the scene at Seki. Unlike his earlier work depicting a daimyo entourage preparing to leave an inn, this print transports us into the depths of a dark winter. It beautifully captures the essence of this station along the Tokaido thoroughfare, which was frequented by daimyo processions during that era. What sets this particular artwork apart is its emphasis on the pilgrimage route leading to Japan's principal site of religious worship - the Ise Shrine. Symbolized by the traditional red gate to the shrine, it serves as a reminder of Japan's deep-rooted spirituality and reverence for sacred places. The color woodblock technique used in this print adds depth and richness to every detail, allowing us to appreciate Hiroshige's mastery even more. As we gaze upon it, we are transported back in time and immersed in both historical significance and natural beauty. Preserved within The Cleveland Museum of Art collection, this piece stands as a testament to Utagawa Hiroshige's contribution to Japanese art history. It invites viewers from all walks of life to appreciate not only its aesthetic appeal but also its cultural context within Japan's rich heritage.
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