Tokaido gojusantsugi, Pl.10
1868-1912
Step onto the historic Tokaido road with this classic view of Odawara, the tenth station in Hiroshige's legendary series. Giant, windswept pine trees dominate the foreground, framing a serene blue sea where a long line of travelers trudges along the shore in the distance. In the path below, figures with straw hats and carrying poles hurry along, capturing the bustling energy of Edo-period travel. This print comes from a series that was basically the 19th-century equivalent of a travel blog, inspiring wanderlust in citizens who couldn't leave their cities. The calligraphy floating in the sky adds a poetic layer to this peaceful coastal scene.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
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