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62. Hiroshige Ando (1797-1858), Kiyomizu Temple and Shinobazu Pond at Ueno / Temple Kiyomizu et bassin Shinobazu a Ueno, Woodblock print
Looking at the cherry trees in blossom in Ueno Park was a very popular pastime in Edo Japan.
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63. Hiroshige Ando (1797-1858), Ishiyakushi, Woodblock print
This print showing a cherry tree in blossom and peasants in a field was copied by van Gogh in the upper- right background of his famous portrait of Pere Tanguy. Van Gogh treasured his own personal collection of ukiyo-e prints and sometimes made copies of them.
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66. Hiroshige Ando (1797-1858), Shimmei Shrine and Zojoji Temple / Chasse Shimmei et temple Zojoji Series: One Hundred Famous Views of Edo, Woodblock print
Groups of novice monks and old pilgrims are seen here visiting a shrine and a temple. The Zojoji Temple was the burial site for the Tokugawa shoguns.
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