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New Year's Eve foxfires at the Nettle Tree, Oji, from the Series, One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (colour woodblock print)
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New Year's Eve foxfires at the Nettle Tree, Oji, from the Series, One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (colour woodblock print)
1766587 New Year's Eve foxfires at the Nettle Tree, Oji, from the Series, One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (colour woodblock print) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year's Eve foxfires at the Nettle Tree, Oji, from the Series, One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858). Oban tate-e.); Photo © Christie's Images; Japanese, out of copyright
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Ando Hiroshige Artist Japanese Artist Male Asian Art Asian Artist Asian Painting Bare Barren Beneath Darkness Eastern Capital Far East Floating World Glow Glowing Hiroshige Hiroshige Ando 1797 1858 Hundred Japanese Artist Japanese Painting Japanese Prints Large Group Large Group Of Animals Male Artist Natural Light Natural Phenomena Nettle New Year New Years Eve Nocturnal One Hundred Famous Views Of Edo Oriental Overlooking Position Public Holiday Series Tokyo Ukiyo Ukiyo E Ukiyo E School Underneath Utagawa Hiroshige Wild Yoko E Natural Space
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This color woodblock print by Hiroshige, titled "New Year's Eve foxfires at the Nettle Tree, Oji" transports viewers to a serene and mystical scene in Edo (now Tokyo), Japan. The artist masterfully captures the essence of a winter night as he depicts a large group of foxes illuminating the dark countryside with their ethereal glow. The composition showcases the beauty of nature in its simplest form, with a bare and wild nettle tree standing proudly beneath the starry sky. The surrounding landscape appears barren yet enchanting, evoking a sense of tranquility and solitude. Hiroshige's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, creating an atmosphere that is both otherworldly and familiar. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported into his world - one where time seems to stand still and natural phenomena take center stage. This piece belongs to Hiroshige's renowned series "One Hundred Famous Views of Edo" which celebrates various landmarks and scenes from everyday life in 19th-century Japan. It serves as a testament to his skill as an ukiyo-e artist, capturing not only physical landscapes but also emotions and stories within each frame. As we admire this breathtaking print, we can't help but feel connected to nature's wonders while appreciating the artistry behind it all.
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