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.

Travelers and Hostesses at an Inn at Akasaka - Charming scene of an inn at Akasaka, with a sago palm and a stone lantern in the courtyard framing the view into the rooms. At left, men relax as servants carry in a meal, while beauties apply makeup in the room to the right before the evening's entertainment. An interesting subject from this classic series. Nicely detailed with fine bokashi shading. Published by Uchida with publisher's seal at lower left.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 5/8" x 13 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Some prints have a couple of light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Generally in nice condition overall.