Nankaido Rokkakoku. Six Provinces De La Route De La Mer Du Sud. Dessins Preparatoires Pour Une Estampe Harimaze

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"Nankaido Rokkakoku: Six Provinces De La Route De La Mer Du Sud. Dessins Preparatoires Pour Une Estampe Harimaze" is a series of preparatory drawings for a harimaze print by the renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige, also known as Ando Hiroshige. Harimaze prints are sheets of assorted images that can be cut into separate smaller pictures, often used to decorate small spaces in Japanese homes. Hiroshige, who lived from 1797 to 1858, was one of the last great figures of the ukiyo-e tradition, and his work is characterized by its poetic approach to landscape and nature.

This particular series of drawings depicts scenes from the Nankaido, one of the five routes of the Edo period that connected the capital Edo (modern-day Tokyo) with the provinces. Specifically, "Nankaido Rokkakoku" refers to the six provinces along the Nankaido route, which ran along the southern sea road. Hiroshige's work captures the unique characteristics and landmarks of each province, reflecting the travel culture and the appreciation of scenic beauty during the Edo period.

The series is significant not only for its artistic value but also for providing insight into Hiroshige's creative process. The preparatory drawings reveal the artist's initial concepts and compositions, which would later be carved into woodblocks for printing. These sketches are a testament to Hiroshige's skill in capturing the essence of a landscape with minimal yet expressive lines, and they offer a rare glimpse into the stages of development leading to the final harimaze prints.

Hiroshige's influence extended beyond Japan, contributing to the Japonisme movement in Europe. His work had a profound impact on Western artists, including the Impressionists, who were inspired by his use of color, perspective, and compositional techniques. "Nankaido Rokkakoku" exemplifies Hiroshige's mastery of the ukiyo-e genre and remains an important work for both its historical context and its enduring artistic legacy.

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