Japonism-Ukiyoe-Yokkaichi-Mie-River-53-Stations-Tokaido
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152. Japonism Ukiyo-e โ Yokkaichi, Mie River โ 53 Stations of the Tokaido
๐ Description
Step into the poetic stillness of Edo-era Japan with Yokkaichi: Mie River, a masterful Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige from his celebrated series The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido. In this composition, a solitary traveler crosses a small wooden bridge as the wind sweeps across reeds and rooftopsโcapturing the essence of impermanence and serenity in motion. This artwork is not just a landscapeโit is a lyrical observation of human life against natureโs quiet power, rendered with the delicate grace of traditional Japanese printmaking.
๐น Key Features
โข From Hiroshigeโs iconic Tokaido Gojusan-tsugi (Tokaido 53 Stations) series
โข Features Yokkaichi Station and the tranquil Mie River
โข Printed by Adachi Institute using traditional woodblock techniques
โข Rich detail and atmospheric brushwork in classic Edo style
โข Ideal for collectors of Japanese prints and poetic landscapes
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๐ท๏ธ Product Specification
โข Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (1797โ1858)
โข Title: Yokkaichi โ Mie River (Tokaido #43)
โข Series: The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido
โข Dimensions: Approx. 39 x 26.5 cm
โข Medium: Handmade woodblock print on Japanese washi paper
โข Publisher: Adachi Institute of Woodcut Prints, Japan
๐ธ Why Choose Yokkaichi, Mie River
โจ For the Wayfarer at Heart
Embrace the solitude and rhythm of the traveler in Edo Japan.
๐ For the Seeker of Still Beauty
This print captures natureโs hush and movement with perfect grace.
๐ผ๏ธ For the Collector of Japanese Masters
Own a faithfully restored Hiroshige piece, printed using centuries-old technique.
๐ For the Gift-Giver of Meaning
An evocative print that speaks to introspection, time, and journey.
โจ Character Summary
Gentle, transient, and thoughtfulโthis Ukiyo-e is a whisper of Japanโs poetic past.
โป Additional Explanation
Hiroshigeโs Yokkaichi station print paints a scene not of grand monuments, but of intimate human experience: a gust of wind, a thatched roof, a crossing traveler. The composition flows horizontally like a scroll, guiding the viewerโs eye across the frame in rhythm with the Tokaido Road itself. The quiet blue of the river, the sway of the reeds, and the movement of garments in wind are all depicted with restrained eleganceโa classic example of Hiroshigeโs ability to convey profound emotion in the everyday.
Published by the esteemed Adachi Institute, this hand-printed reproduction is created using the same carved woodblocks and natural pigments as the originals of the Edo period. It is more than a reprintโit is a revival of soul and scenery, bound in silence and craftsmanship. Whether framed in a modern home or cherished in a private collection, this work calls upon the beauty of stillness in motionโa timeless harmony of traveler, nature, and wind.
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