Number 2 Hodogaya Totsuka Fujisawa and Hiratsuka Stations

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"Number 2, Hodogaya, Totsuka, Fujisawa, and Hiratsuka Stations" is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798–1861). This print is part of Kuniyoshi's series "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō," which illustrates the 53 post stations (or shukuba) along the Tōkaidō, the historic travel route connecting Edo (modern-day Tokyo) with Kyoto. The series is a variation on the theme popularized by Hiroshige's famous "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō" and reflects Kuniyoshi's unique style and sense of humor.

In this particular work, Kuniyoshi depicts scenes from four of the Tōkaidō stations: Hodogaya, Totsuka, Fujisawa, and Hiratsuka. Each station is represented with figures and landscapes that capture the essence of the location and the activities typical of travelers and locals during the Edo period. Kuniyoshi was known for his ability to blend realism with fantastical elements, and this print may include his characteristic playful spirits and mythical creatures subtly woven into the scenes of everyday life.

The print is a part of a multi-panel series, and as was common with ukiyo-e prints, it would have been produced using woodblocks carved with the design for each color. The prints were then marketed to travelers and locals alike, serving as both a form of popular entertainment and a travelogue of sorts for those who journeyed along the Tōkaidō road.

Utagawa Kuniyoshi's "Number 2, Hodogaya, Totsuka, Fujisawa, and Hiratsuka Stations" is a significant work within the genre of ukiyo-e, as it showcases the artist's imaginative approach to the well-trodden subject of the Tōkaidō road. It is an example of Kuniyoshi's contribution to the development of Japanese woodblock printing during the 19th century and his influence on the visual culture of the Edo period.

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