Tokaido gojusantsugi, Pl.56
1868-1912
Step into the bustling streets of old Japan with this vibrant woodblock print by the master of landscape, Utagawa Hiroshige. Part of his famous 'Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido' series, this scene captures travelers making their way past a grand estate—likely in Kyoto, judging by the text 'Kyo' at the top. You can see a mix of commoners and a noble in a palanquin (a carried seat), all navigating the road. Hiroshige was the ultimate travel influencer of the Edo period; his prints were so popular they inspired people to take the very journey he depicted, much like how Instagram photos drive tourism today!
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