Night time view of Saruwaka Street from Meisho Edo Hyakkei One Hundred Views of Edo

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"Nighttime View of Saruwaka Street" is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige, also known as Ando Hiroshige. It is one of the prints from his famous series "One Hundred Views of Edo" (Meisho Edo Hyakkei), which was created between 1856 and 1858 during the Edo period. This series depicts various landscapes and scenes from Edo, the city that is now known as Tokyo.

The "Nighttime View of Saruwaka Street" specifically captures the vibrant atmosphere of Saruwaka-machi at night, an area that was the center of the kabuki theater district after it was moved from the precincts of Edo Castle. The print showcases the lively entertainment scene of Edo, with pedestrians, actors, and theater-goers depicted amidst the glow of lanterns and the backdrop of theater signage.

Hiroshige's work is celebrated for its masterful composition, use of color, and the ability to evoke the mood and weather of the scenes he portrayed. In this print, he employs techniques to reflect the nocturnal setting and the bustling energy of the nightlife. The print is not only an artistic representation but also serves as a historical record of the culture and urban landscape of Edo during Hiroshige's time.

As part of "One Hundred Views of Edo," this print reflects Hiroshige's continued exploration of landscape as a subject and his innovative approach to perspective and space. The series is considered one of his greatest achievements and had a profound influence on Western artists during the late 19th century, particularly on the Impressionist movement.

"Nighttime View of Saruwaka Street" remains a significant work within Hiroshige's oeuvre and is highly regarded for its artistic merit and contribution to the ukiyo-e genre. It continues to be studied and appreciated for its aesthetic qualities and as a valuable document of Japanese culture during the Edo period.

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