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DiaporamaPicture of the Emperor
24.0 x 36.0 cm
Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore
hiroshige i, utagawa & kiemon, tsuruya (1797 – 1858)
Explore the captivating ukiyo-e landscapes of Hiroshige I (1797-1858), master of Japanese woodblock prints. Famous for 'The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō' & vibrant Edo scenes, his work profoundly influenced Western art. Discover his legacy wit
Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore (Saitama, Japan)
Explore Saitama's rich history & folklore at the Saitama Prefectural Museum! Discover ancient artifacts, regional traditions, and captivating tales through immersive exhibits – a cultural journey awaits.
During June and July of 1876, Emperor Meiji traveled to survey the Tōhoku (northeast) region and Hokkaido. On his way there, he passed through Gamō Village (present-day Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture), where he saw around 200 men and women planting rice and singing a song about hope for a fruitful year. This is the scene depicted in this nishiki-e, a multicolored woodblock print. This print was created based off news reports about the emperor
About this artwork
- Title: Picture of the Emperor
- Artist: hiroshige i, utagawa & kiemon, tsuruya
- Original dimensions: 24.0 x 36.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Saitama Prefectural Museum of History and Folklore
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Color intensity: Balanced
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