Okabe by Utagawa Hiroshige (I)
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landscape illustration sketch

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toned paper

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quirky sketch

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personal sketchbook

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traditional art medium

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour bleed

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

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watercolor

This woodblock print, "Okabe", is one of the 53 Stations of the Tokaido series created by Utagawa Hiroshige in 1906. The series portrays the route between Edo and Kyoto, with each print featuring a unique landmark. This particular print showcases a narrow mountain pass, with a flowing stream cutting through the center of the composition. The intricate detail of the landscape highlights Hiroshige's mastery of woodblock printing, capturing the natural beauty of the Tokaido Road. "Okabe" is a testament to the artistic tradition of ukiyo-e, depicting daily life and scenic beauty in vivid detail.

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