The Processional Tokaido - Handsome print from a Tokaido series done to commemorate the journey of the Shogun from Edo to Kyoto in 1863 to pay his respects to the Emperor. The Shogun's power was in decline at the time, and the procession had not been made for many years, so this was an important event. Many different artists contributed designs for the series, including Kunisada, Yoshitoshi, and Hiroshige II. This fantastic collaboration resulted in a total of 162 prints by 16 artists, issued by 24 publishers! These lively images show the procession winding through the countryside, stopping at villages, or taking part in special festivities to celebrate the occasion. Many prints provide a panoramic view of lovely scenery. Beautifully detailed with attractive color, soft shading, and fine line work. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts has this series in its collection. A wonderful series capturing this historic subject and a terrific choice for a collector.

Hodogaya - Terrific illustration of foreigners watching the shogun's procession as it passes through Hodogaya, just a few miles from Yokohama. A man wearing a black hat with a feather peers at the samurai through a telescope, while the woman in front of him gestures with her hand. She wears a dress with a full hoop skirt, a V-shaped bodice, and striped sleeves, and a hat topped with roses. A bearded gentleman beside her grins rather sinisterly and waves his hands, wearing a black button front jacket and a top hat. A fantastic image combining a traditional Japanese subject with newly arrived foreign visitors.

Artist - Yoshiiku (1833 - 1904)

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

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A couple tiny holes, repaired. Slight soiling. Paper inclusion near top edge. Please see photos for details. Good overall.