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Shono: Driving Rain (Shono hakuu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Toka... c. 1833/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Shono: Driving Rain (Shono hakuu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Toka... c. 1833/34
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Shono: Driving Rain (Shono hakuu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Toka... c. 1833/34. Creator: Ando Hiroshige. Shono: Driving Rain (Shono hakuu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Toka... c. 1833/34
Shono: Driving Rain (Shono hakuu), from the series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (Tokaido gojusan tsugi no uchi), " also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, c. 1833/34
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Adversity Bad Weather Cartouche Fifty Three Stations Of The Tokaido Gradient Hillside Rain Raining Reisho Tokaido Rooftop Rooftops Shono Shono No Shukuba Suzuka Mie Prefecture Japan Tokaido Trade Route Uphill Wind Windy
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Shono: Driving Rain" is a captivating woodblock print from the renowned series "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido" created by the Japanese artist Ando Hiroshige between 1833 and 1834. This masterpiece, also known as the Hoeido Tokaido, showcases the station of Shono, located in the present-day Shizuoka prefecture of Japan. The print depicts a man and a woman huddled under a roof on a hillside, seeking shelter from the relentless driving rain. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a grey, rain-soaked landscape. The gradient of colors, from the darkest grey at the bottom to the palest grey at the top, conveys a sense of depth and distance. Ando Hiroshige's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate cartouche at the bottom right corner of the print, which includes the title, artist's name, and publisher information. The use of color woodblock printing techniques adds a vibrant contrast to the otherwise monochromatic palette, making the print a true work of art. The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido series was a popular artistic endeavor during the Edo period of Japan, documenting the journey along the main road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto. This print, in particular, captures the essence of adversity and the human spirit, as the travelers bravely face the elements and continue their journey. Today, "Shono: Driving Rain" is a cherished piece of heritage art, showcased in galleries and museums around the world, including the Art Institute of Chicago. It serves as a reminder of the beauty and resilience of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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