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.

Mount Fuji in the Morning from Hara - Impressive view of Mt. Fuji rising majestically on the horizon as travelers move along the road in the foreground. Hara is considered an ideal location for viewing Mt. Fuji, with the magnificent mountain standing out clearly against the foothills. Marshes fill the plains below, with two cranes standing among the reeds. The tip of Fuji extending into the top margin adds to its immense stature. A great design, beautifully detailed.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at edges from previous mounting. A few holes and thinning spots, repaired. Soiling, slight rubbing, a few creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.