Oji Shozoku-enoki, Omisoka No Kitsunebi [new Year's Eve Foxfires At The Nettle Tree At Oji], From The Series Meisho Edo Hyakkei

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"Oji Shozoku-enoki, Omisoka No Kitsunebi" (New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Nettle Tree at Oji) is a renowned woodblock print by the celebrated Japanese ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige, also known as Ando Hiroshige. This artwork is part of Hiroshige's acclaimed series "Meisho Edo Hyakkei" (One Hundred Famous Views of Edo), which was published between 1856 and 1858. The series is a masterful collection of landscape prints that capture the scenic beauty and cultural richness of Edo (modern-day Tokyo) during the late Edo period.

The print "New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Nettle Tree at Oji" depicts a mystical and atmospheric scene set on the night of Ōmisoka, the Japanese New Year's Eve. According to local folklore, foxes (kitsune) from the surrounding areas would gather at the nettle tree (shozoku-enoki) near the Oji Inari Shrine to transform into human form before visiting the shrine to pay their respects. The foxes are believed to be messengers of the deity Inari, and their presence adds a supernatural element to the scene.

Hiroshige's composition skillfully combines elements of nature, folklore, and urban life. The print features a large, ancient nettle tree illuminated by the eerie glow of foxfires (kitsunebi), which are small, mysterious flames associated with the foxes. The foxes, depicted with their characteristic bushy tails and pointed ears, are shown in various stages of transformation. The background includes a view of the distant cityscape of Edo, with its rooftops and temples, creating a sense of depth and context.

The use of color and light in this print is particularly striking. Hiroshige employs a palette of muted blues and greens to evoke the cold, wintry night, contrasted by the warm, golden hues of the foxfires. The delicate gradations of color and the intricate details of the foxes and tree branches demonstrate Hiroshige's exceptional skill and artistry.

"New Year's Eve Foxfires at the Nettle Tree at Oji" is not only a visually captivating work but also a cultural artifact that offers insight into the beliefs and traditions of Edo-period Japan. It remains one of Hiroshige's most celebrated prints and continues to be admired for its enchanting depiction of a legendary event.

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