Yoshiwara Possibly 1854 - 1858

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"Yoshiwara" is a woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, a prominent artist of the Edo period in Japan. The print, likely created between 1854 and 1858, depicts a figure sitting in the foreground, possibly a monk, against a backdrop of a mountainous landscape with Mt. Fuji prominently featured. This piece showcases Kunisada's mastery of detail and the use of color, a characteristic of ukiyo-e woodblock prints, capturing a serene scene that reflects the beauty of nature. The artist's signature, "Kunisada," is visible on the print, adding to its authenticity and historical significance. The print's "ōban" format, a large vertical format, further enhances its visual impact.

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The priest Saigyo (1118-1190) was a descendant of the aristocratic Fujiwara family but withdrew from courtly circles to lead a religious life. He remained friends with noble poets, however, and was admired for his own verse. Shortly after his death, an imperial poetry anthology known as the Shinkokinshu included over ninety of his poems. Here, Kunisada depicts Saigyo_ in a moment of poetic reverie as he views Mount Fuji, illustrated above by Hiroshige as seen through the pine trees as Yoshiwara.