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Hamamatsu, Toko no Zu, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
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Hamamatsu, Toko no Zu, ca. 1834. ca. 1834. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Hamamatsu, Toko no Zu, ca. 1834
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Ando Burning Fifty Three Stations Of The Tokaido Hiroshige Ichiyusai Ink And Color On Paper Peasant Peasants Reisho Tokaido Utagawa Agricultural Worker Ando Hiroshige Ando Utagawa Hiroshige Farm Hand Farm Labourer Farm Worker Farmhand Farmworker Hiroshige Ando Hiroshige I Hiroshige Ichiyusai Hiroshige Utagawa Ichiryusai Ichiyusai Hiroshige Polychrome Woodblock Print Utagawa Hiroshige
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This vibrant polychrome woodblock print, titled "Hamamatsu, Toko no Zu" was created by the renowned Japanese artist Ando Hiroshige in approximately 1834. Part of his iconic series called "Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido Road" this artwork captures the essence of rural life during Japan's Edo period. In this particular scene, Hiroshige depicts an agricultural worker amidst a picturesque countryside landscape. The lush greenery and towering trees provide a serene backdrop to the laborious task at hand. The farmhand is shown diligently tending to plants, embodying the hardworking spirit that defined rural communities during this era. The use of ink and color on paper brings depth and richness to every detail within the print. From wisps of smoke rising from a distant fire to delicate brushstrokes capturing nature's beauty, Hiroshige masterfully conveys both tranquility and vitality in this composition. As one gazes upon this piece at The Metropolitan Museum of Art or any other heritage art institution fortunate enough to house it, they are transported back in time to experience a slice of Japan's rich cultural history. Through his skillful rendering and attention to regionalism, Hiroshige immortalizes not only a specific location but also evokes emotions tied closely with rural life - simplicity, harmony with nature, and dedication to work. "Hamamatsu, Toko no Zu" serves as a testament not only to Hiroshige's artistic prowess but also as
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