Numazu: Ki Kure
Artist/Culture
Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
(Japanese, 1797–1858)
Publisher
Sanoya Kihei 佐野屋 喜兵衛 (Kikakudō 喜鶴堂)
(Japanese)
Date1834
Mediumwoodblock print
Dimensions22.9 x 34.9 cm (9 x 13 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineJohn Chandler Bancroft Collection
Terms
Object number1901.1050
Label TextNumazu: Dusk (Tasogarezu)
from 53 Stations on the T kaid
And Hiroshige 1797-1858
Multicolor woodblock print, ban
Artist signature: Hiroshige ga
Censor's seal: kiwame
Publisher:Takemago, Tsuruki
John Chandler Bancroft Collection 1901.1050
Three travelers follow the winding path along the Kise River toward Numazu. The last one carries a huge mask of the god of the road (Sarudahiko) on his back. He is probably on a pilgrimage to the Kompira Shrine where this type of mask is worn in procession.On View
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Utagawa Hiroshige I 歌川 広重
Hare year, 1855, 7th month (August 13)
