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Senba Station
Wallpaper Mural
Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige, Japanese
Date: 19th c.
Original medium: Block print
Original size: 8 3/4 x 13 3/4 in.
Description
Utagawa Hiroshige’s exquisite block print of Senba Station is part of his series “The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō” and is available as a wallpaper mural. This series shows various stops along the Tōkaidō Road, which connects Edo (now Tokyo) to Kyoto. In the Senba Station print, Hiroshige depicts a lively and busy town. Key features include a busy scene with travelers, traditional Japanese buildings, trees, mountains and rivers. Historic details in the print include travelers in traditional clothing, carrying umbrellas or lanterns, providing a glimpse into life during the Edo period.