This monochrome lithograph titled “Near Yeddo” (an old Western name for Edo, now Tokyo) captures a tranquil rural scene in 19th-century Japan. The composition features a dirt pathway flanked by tall, slender trees leading toward a fenced estate. On the right, a simple wooden structure with a tiled roof stands beside lush vegetation, possibly serving as a rest stop or gatekeeper’s hut. Two figures are visible—one carrying traditional Japanese baskets on a yoke and another walking down the tree-lined path—adding life to the serene countryside setting. The artwork was lithographed by Sarony & Co., New York, indicating its likely Western production based on Eastern subjects, reflecting Western fascination with Japan during the late Edo period. The piece is rich in historical and cultural value, offering a romanticized glimpse into rural Japan before modernization.

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