Series; Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido
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 - Handsome view of a daimyo's procession making its way down the ocean view slope near Shirasuka. Tall pine trees top the curving gray hills in the foreground, framing a lovely view of the sea beyond, with white sails dotting the horizon. Houses are nestled among the trees along the shore, with fishing nets hung up to dry. A beautiful composition, attractively colored with fine bokashi shading.
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.
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