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View of Kanaya (Kanaya no zu) (colour woodblock print)
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View of Kanaya (Kanaya no zu) (colour woodblock print)
5043851 View of Kanaya (Kanaya no zu) (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: No. 25 in the series, with background based on HiroshigeAs design for the First Tokaido. On band of pink clouds stands a woman in a white-spotted green kimono and a red obi leaning on a samisen, box to her left, travellers and porters crossing yellow sandbank and distant mountains beyond. Publisher: Moriya Jihei (Kinshind?). Signed: Gototei Kunisada ga. Censors seal: Kiwame. Publishers seal: Mori.
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 Kanaya" transports us to a serene landscape in ancient Japan. Created by Kunisada, also known as Toyokuni III, this colourful artwork is housed in the Bristol Museum and Art Gallery in the UK. The image showcases the beauty of Kanaya with its breathtaking mountains and a tranquil river flowing through it. In the foreground, we see a woman elegantly dressed in a white-spotted green kimono and adorned with a vibrant red obi. She leans on a samisen, an instrument that emits enchanting melodies. As our eyes wander further into the scene, we notice travellers and porters crossing a yellow sandbank towards distant mountains. The soft hues of pink clouds add an ethereal touch to the composition, enhancing its overall charm. Kunisada's attention to detail is evident throughout this piece; every element seems meticulously crafted. The publisher Moriya Jihei (Kinshind?) ensured that this print was part of his series depicting the Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō Road. This remarkable artwork not only captures nature's tranquility but also offers glimpses into Japanese culture during that era. It serves as a testament to Kunisada's artistic prowess and continues to captivate viewers even today.
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