Japanese Print "Edo: The Asakusa Fair (Edo Asakusa no ichi)" by Utagawa Hiroshige

Japanese Print "Edo: The Asakusa Fair (Edo Asakusa no ichi)" by Utagawa Hiroshige, 歌川広重 (Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重)

Artist:Utagawa Hiroshige

Title:Edo: The Asakusa Fair (Edo Asakusa no ichi)

Date:1853, 10th month

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Source:Worcester Art Museum
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In contrast to other prints in this series representing the provinces, this urban scene of the capital of Edo (present-day Tokyo) includes close-up views of famous buildings, market stalls, and crowds of people. The subject is the annual, year-end fair celebrated at the Asakusa Kannon Shrine, on the grounds of the Senso Temple in Edo (modern Tokyo). With stars twinkling above the leafless trees, Hiroshige suggests that, even on a winter night, one can find companionship and amusement in the busy city.

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