Japonism-Ukiyoe-Morning-View-Nihonbashi-53-Stations-Tokaido
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๐ Description
Begin your journey through the old Tokaido Road with Morning View of Nihonbashi, the first print in Hiroshigeโs legendary series, โThe Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido.โ Depicting merchants and travelers crossing Tokyoโs Nihonbashi Bridge at the break of dawn, this Ukiyo-e masterpiece captures a vibrant yet tranquil momentโwhere commerce and pilgrimage, ambition and reverence all converge beneath the pale morning sky. The energy of early Edo pulses through every figure, while the distant silhouette of Mount Fuji rises like a guardian spirit. As the gateway to Japanโs most traveled road, Nihonbashi represents not just a place, but a beginning.
๐น Key Features
โข First and most iconic print in Hiroshigeโs Tokaido series
โข Depicts the historic Nihonbashi Bridge in early morning light
โข Meticulous reproduction using traditional woodblock techniques
โข Blends documentary realism with poetic atmosphere
โข Ideal for collectors of Japanese travel prints and Edo-period art
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๐ท๏ธ Product Specification
โข Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797โ1858)
โข Title: โNihonbashi: Morning Viewโ
โข Series: The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido
โข Technique: Traditional Japanese woodblock printing
โข Dimensions: Approx. 39 cm x 26 cm
โข Published by: Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, Japan
โข Year of original: c. 1833โ1834
๐ธ Why Choose โMorning View of Nihonbashiโ
โจ For the Collector of Beginnings
Celebrate the spirit of departure, aspiration, and Edo-era vibrance with this essential first step on the Tokaido.
๐๏ธ For the Historian at Heart
Display a detailed record of Edoโs commercial and cultural life from Hiroshigeโs keen perspective.
๐ For the Meaningful Gifter
Perfect for new ventures, retirements, or transitionsโitโs a symbolic wish for a good journey ahead.
๐๏ธ For the Aesthetic Explorer
Enjoy a delicate blend of line, motion, and harmony where every element contributes to a visual haiku.
โจ Character Summary
Hopeful, dynamic, and rooted in traditionโthis print captures both the physical bridge of Nihonbashi and the metaphorical bridge between journeys.
โป Additional Explanation
Nihonbashi, literally meaning โBridge of Japan,โ was the official starting point for five major highways in the Edo period, most notably the Tokaido. In Hiroshigeโs depiction, we witness the movement of workers and samurai at the dayโs earliest hour, setting out with quiet urgency. The cool tones of the sky hint at the clarity of dawn, while the diagonal composition of the bridge draws the eye toward the open road aheadโsuggesting not only physical travel, but the unfolding of lifeโs many chapters.
Mount Fuji, faint but present in the background, serves as both a landmark and a spiritual beaconโreminding viewers of the mountainโs eternal presence along the transient path of human life. This print, though modest in content, is immense in symbolism: the confluence of people, place, time, and intention. Framed or gifted, Morning View of Nihonbashi offers a daily reminder to begin each day with purpose and quiet strength.






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