Japonism-Ukiyoe-Morning-View-Nihonbashi-53-Stations-Tokaido
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đ Description
Begin your journey through the old Tokaido Road with Morning View of Nihonbashi, the first print in Hiroshigeâs legendary series, âThe Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido.â Depicting merchants and travelers crossing Tokyoâs Nihonbashi Bridge at the break of dawn, this Ukiyo-e masterpiece captures a vibrant yet tranquil momentâwhere 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 Japanâs most traveled road, Nihonbashi represents not just a place, but a beginning.
đš Key Features
⢠First and most iconic print in Hiroshigeâs Tokaido series
⢠Depicts the historic Nihonbashi Bridge in early morning light
⢠Meticulous reproduction using traditional woodblock techniques
⢠Blends documentary realism with poetic atmosphere
⢠Ideal for collectors of Japanese travel prints and Edo-period art
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đˇď¸ Product Specification
⢠Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797â1858)
⢠Title: âNihonbashi: Morning Viewâ
⢠Series: The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido
⢠Technique: Traditional Japanese woodblock printing
⢠Dimensions: Approx. 39 cm x 26 cm
⢠Published by: Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, Japan
⢠Year of original: c. 1833â1834
đ¸ Why Choose âMorning View of Nihonbashiâ
⨠For the Collector of Beginnings
Celebrate the spirit of departure, aspiration, and Edo-era vibrance with this essential first step on the Tokaido.
đď¸ For the Historian at Heart
Display a detailed record of Edoâs commercial and cultural life from Hiroshigeâs keen perspective.
đ For the Meaningful Gifter
Perfect for new ventures, retirements, or transitionsâitâs a symbolic wish for a good journey ahead.
đď¸ For the Aesthetic Explorer
Enjoy a delicate blend of line, motion, and harmony where every element contributes to a visual haiku.
⨠Character Summary
Hopeful, dynamic, and rooted in traditionâthis print captures both the physical bridge of Nihonbashi and the metaphorical bridge between journeys.
âť Additional Explanation
Nihonbashi, literally meaning âBridge of Japan,â was the official starting point for five major highways in the Edo period, most notably the Tokaido. In Hiroshigeâs depiction, we witness the movement of workers and samurai at the dayâs 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 aheadâsuggesting not only physical travel, but the unfolding of lifeâs many chapters.
Mount Fuji, faint but present in the background, serves as both a landmark and a spiritual beaconâreminding viewers of the mountainâs 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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