Akasaka, Fujikawa, Okazaki, Chiryu, and Narumi, from the series "Famous Places on the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, Five Stations (Tokaido gojusan eki goshuku meisho)" c. 1830 - 1835
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toned paper
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pasteup
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water colours
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pastel soft colours
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asian-art
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japan
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handmade artwork painting
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coloured pencil
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painting painterly
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"Akasaka, Fujikawa, Okazaki, Chiryu, and Narumi" is a woodblock print from the "Famous Places on the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido, Five Stations" series by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the leading artists of the Edo period. Created between 1830 and 1835, the print depicts five different stations along the Tokaido Road, a major route connecting Edo (modern-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. The print features a panoramic landscape with distant mountains, a river, and figures engaged in everyday activities. It is known for its vibrant colors and detailed depiction of the natural and human world, showcasing the beauty of Japan's landscape and the lives of its people.
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