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Hakone: Traveling with Pine Torches in the Night (Hakone, yonaka taimatsu tori)—No... c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
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Hakone: Traveling with Pine Torches in the Night (Hakone, yonaka taimatsu tori)—No... c. 1847/52. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Hakone: Traveling with Pine Torches in the Night (Hakone, yonaka taimatsu tori)--No. 11, from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), " also known as the Reisho Tokaido, c. 1847/52
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Cartouche Gradient Hakone Kanagawa Prefecture Kanto Japan Litter Mountainside Palanquin Porter Sedan Chair Shukuba Tokaido Torch Trade Route Travelling Tree Trunk Treetrunk Uphill
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Hakone: Traveling with Pine Torches in the Night" (Hakone, yonaka taimatsu tori), No. 11, is a captivating color woodblock print from the renowned series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" (Tokaido gojusan tsugi), created by the Japanese artist Ando Hiroshige between 1847 and 1852. The print, also known as the Reisho Tokaido, depicts a group of travelers making their way through the Hakone region of Japan, in the Kanto area, during the Edo period. The scene is set against the backdrop of the majestic mountainside, with the gradient of green colors representing the lush vegetation and the gradient of night creeping in. The travelers, carrying their belongings in a cartouche atop a palanquin, are making their way through the mountainside, guided by the warm glow of pine torches. The men, dressed in traditional attire, are shown in various occupations, from porters carrying heavy loads to a man playing a musical instrument. The print showcases the famous sights of the fifty-three stations along the Tokaido road, a major route connecting Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto during the Edo period. The location is identified by the cartouche at the bottom right corner, which reads "Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture." The print is a testament to the artistic school of the time, which emphasized the beauty of nature and the human condition. The oban-size print is a masterpiece of color woodblock printing, with intricate details and subtle gradations that bring the scene to life. The use of color, from the deep green of the mountainside to the warm orange of the pine torches, adds depth and texture to the print. Overall, "Hakone: Traveling with Pine Torches in the Night" is a stunning example of the artistic prowess of Ando Hiroshige and the rich cultural heritage of Japan during the Edo period.
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