Shinagawa departure of a Daimyo in later editions called Sunrise No 2 from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido

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"Shinagawa: Departure of a Daimyo" (later editions titled "Sunrise No. 2") is a distinguished ukiyo-e woodblock print by the celebrated Japanese artist Utagawa Hiroshige, also known as Ando Hiroshige. This work is part of Hiroshige's illustrious series "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō," which was created in the late Edo period, around the 1830s. The series depicts scenes from each of the 53 stations (or stops) along the Tōkaidō, the coastal road linking Edo (modern-day Tokyo) with Kyoto, the imperial capital.

"Shinagawa: Departure of a Daimyo" specifically captures the bustling atmosphere of Shinagawa, the first post-station from Edo on the Tōkaidō route. The print is remarkable for its depiction of a daimyo's (feudal lord's) procession, illustrating the elaborate travel arrangements and numerous retainers that accompanied a daimyo during the periodic journeys to Edo, mandated by the shogunate's sankin-kōtai system. This policy required feudal lords to alternate their residence between their domains and Edo, effectively serving as a political hostage system to control the daimyos.

Hiroshige's work is celebrated for its masterful composition, attention to detail, and ability to capture the essence of each location along the Tōkaidō with a unique perspective. In "Shinagawa: Departure of a Daimyo," the artist employs his signature use of perspective and space to convey the early morning departure of the daimyo's procession against the backdrop of Shinagawa's coastal landscape. The print is imbued with a sense of movement and activity, yet Hiroshige also manages to evoke a serene beauty, characteristic of his landscapes.

The "53 Stations of the Tōkaidō" series, including "Shinagawa: Departure of a Daimyo," is considered one of Hiroshige's masterpieces and has had a significant impact on the development of ukiyo-e, influencing not only Japanese art but also Western artists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hiroshige's innovative techniques and his ability to capture the transient beauty of the Japanese landscape have cemented his reputation as one of the great masters of ukiyo-e.

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