Series; Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido
Hiroshige’s Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido - In 1832, Hiroshige first traveled from his home in Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto along the Tokaido road. The journey was an eye opening and life changing experience for him. As an urban man of Edo he had experienced life mainly in the capital. He immediately returned to Edo after the trip and began his masterwork woodblock series from the sketches he had made on his journey. Hiroshige's Tokaido prints are an opportunity to be transported back in time to see this world as Hiroshige did in the shadow of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
Early Departure from the Main Camp at Seki - Terrific Hiroshige print depicting a daimyo party in the early morning, preparing to leave their overnight lodgings and depart once again on their journey down the Tokaido road. It is still dark, lanterns illuminate the courtyard and members of the daimyo's party prepare themselves for travel. A terrific Hiroshige print with excellent color and fine detail.
Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Image Size - 8 1/2" x 13 1/8" + margins as shown
Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning, tiny tear at bottom edge, a few small spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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