Hatsune Riding Ground, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo (Meisho Edo hyakkei) 名所江戸百景)

Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 Japanese
Uoya Eikichi 魚屋栄吉 Japanese

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Winter weather was perfect for drying textiles, but the fire tower in the background recalls the devastation that dry winds can spread. When the wind itself was strong enough to ring the bell in the tower, townspeople were alerted to take special care.

Hatsune Riding Ground, from the series One Hundred Famous Views of Edo  (Meisho Edo hyakkei) 名所江戸百景), Utagawa Hiroshige 歌川広重 (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo)), Polychrome woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper, Japan

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