Waitresses soliciting travellers Goyu from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Waitresses soliciting travellers Goyu from the series 53 Stations of the Tokaido", originally brought to life by the talented Utagawa or Ando Hiroshige. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Utagawa or Ando Hiroshige and his artistic vision.

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"Waitresses Soliciting Travelers at Goyu" (御油宿 五十三次之内) is a woodblock print by the renowned Japanese ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige, also known as Ando Hiroshige. It is part of his famous series "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tōkaidō" (東海道五十三次), which was created in the late Edo period, around the 1830s. This series depicts scenes from each of the 53 post stations of the Tōkaidō, the road connecting Edo (modern-day Tokyo) with Kyoto, the imperial capital.

The print representing Goyu, the thirty-sixth station of the Tōkaidō, captures a moment on the bustling main street of the post town. In this scene, Hiroshige illustrates travelers being accosted by waitresses (or meshimori onna) from the tea houses, who are trying to entice them to enter their establishments. This practice was common at the time and is depicted with a sense of dynamic movement and interaction between the figures.

Hiroshige's work is celebrated for its masterful composition, use of color, and ability to convey the atmosphere of each location. The "Waitresses Soliciting Travelers at Goyu" print is no exception, offering a glimpse into the culture and customs of the Edo period. The series itself was highly influential and remains one of Hiroshige's most famous works, contributing significantly to the Western perception of traditional Japanese landscapes and scenes from the everyday life of travelers and townspeople during this historical period.

The "53 Stations of the Tōkaidō" series was produced using the traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique, and Hiroshige's prints were widely distributed, becoming popular among both Japanese and, later, Western audiences. "Waitresses Soliciting Travelers at Goyu" exemplifies Hiroshige's skill in storytelling through imagery and is a valuable piece of art history that offers insight into the cultural and social dynamics of Japan during the time of its creation.

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