Hirokoji Avenue (Shitaya Hirokoji) No. 13 From the Series One Hundred Famous views of Edo, Ando Hiroshige, Japanese, 1797–1858, Woodblock print in colored ink on paper, This procession of merchant class tourist are all heading to view the cherry blossoms. The rosy pink cloud in the distances is the subtle tell. Women are all carrying identical parasols while the men are wearing Western pants. In the foreground are three young samurai, showing off the new western fashion while carrying their traditional double swords., Japan, 1856, landscapes, Print

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