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.

Ocean View Slope Near Shirasuka - In this beautiful scene, porters are moving up and down the road along the high slope near Shirasuka. Samurai are also making their way along the path. Beautiful open scenery with rolling hills near the ocean in the foreground and a beautiful blue sea beyond. A great Hiroshige image and a classic by the artist, with fine bokashi shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 13 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Remargined at left and right sides. Horizontal center fold. A few wormholes and small holes, repaired. Slight soiling, a few faint creases. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.