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Date: 1852
Size: O-ban
Impression: Good
Condition: Good
Detail: -
Part of the “69 Stations of Kisokaido ” series, this work combines a post-station landscape with the dramatic appeal of actor prints. Although it takes Station on the Nakasendo Road as its subject, the emphasis is placed less on realistic scenery and more on the commanding presence of the figure and the theatricality of the composition. The mountainous background is rendered not as a faithful depiction of nature, but more like a stage set, serving to heighten the sense of drama rather than evoke the sentiment of travel. Shopping Guide & Information