Fuji on the Left on the Tokaido Road

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Fuji on the Left on the Tokaido Road by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Fuji on the Left on the Tokaido Road

Series; Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji

Hiroshige's Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji - In Japan, Mt. Fuji is a sacred place and a symbol of the country itself. Rising majestically near the center of Japan, Fuji dominates the landscape and the Japanese national identity. Hiroshige completed designs for his last series, "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," in 1858. Following a tradition established by Hokusai, Hiroshige’s wonderful series show the mountain in each of the four seasons, from a variety of vantage points. Hiroshige utilized a vertical full oban format to create dramatic and breathtaking views of this most revered landmark. Views range from the urban city center of Edo to cherry blossom viewing in a small village and the fantastic crashing wave at Awa. Seen less frequently than some of his more well-known series, "Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji" ranks as one of Hiroshige's best vertical format series.

Fuji on the Left on the Tokaido Road - Terrific scene of the famous stretch of the Tokaido identified as "Fuji on the left." This beautiful rural place in Hiroshige's Japan was an artist's favorite subject. Along this stretch of the Tokaido road, Fuji is viewed from the left, the only place along the road where Fuji is seen from the left and not from the right. In this rural stretch of road, rice farms predominated, with the rice paddies stretching across the plains and farmers working in the fields. Tall pine trees frame the view, adding a sense of depth and perspective. Attractively colored.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 1/4" x 8 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. One small hole, repaired, blends well. A few pinpoint holes, not noticeable. Slight creasing, a few faint stains in right margin. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Fuji on the Left on the Tokaido Road by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Fuji on the Left on the Tokaido Road by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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