An early Meiji Tokaido release - This print is from an early Meiji re-release of Hiroshige’s Hoeido Tokaido series that was commissioned through the Meiji era Matsuda Publishing House of Tokyo. The publisher produced a new set of blocks for the entire Hoeido Tokaido and released a stunning set of Tokaido prints that is virtually indistinguishable from the originals.

These prints differ greatly from more commonly seen reprints in that the paper, often used as a first indicator of authenticity, is identical to the original paper used in the Hoeido Tokaido. The inks used were also natural dyes imitating the original Hoeido release. This series is so well done, and as the prints are close in age to the original release, they are sometimes confused with original Hoeido Tokaido prints. However, they are a rare early reprint set and a nice opportunity to collect beautifully printed Tokaido at a fraction of the cost of original Hoeido Tokaido prints. Enjoy shopping this beautiful group, we are excited to offer them!

Sayo no Nakayama Mountain near Nissaka - Fantastic Hiroshige landscape from his Hoeido Tokaido. In this print, travelers stop to inspect the Night-weeping Stone, a large boulder in the middle of the road. The boulder was rumored to lie in a spot where a pregnant woman was attacked and killed by bandits. Every night, the stone was said to weep out of sorrow for the woman. Travelers pass on their way up the steep slope and mountains rise in the distance, a great design.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 13 1/2" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Faint toning, a few spots. Please see photos for details. Good overall.