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.

Utsu Mountain at Okabe - Dramatic view of the beautiful and treacherous Utsu pass about four miles from Mariko. Commoners carry firewood on their backs along the shores of the rushing river as the road curves around into the village. Spectacular scenery in this dramatic subject.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 3/4" x 13 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Backed with thin paper. A couple small holes repaired, blend well. Some wrinkling. See photos.