A fine, rare Takamizawa Publisher's set - This terrific complete set comprises all 55 full oban size designs from Hiroshige's "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido." Issued by the venerable Takamizawa Publisher, these images are beautifully printed with crisp line work, fine bokashi shading, and lovely, natural looking colors like the original. Takamizawa is known for its attention to detail, masterfully reproducing color and line work. Takamizawa's Hoeido Tokaido printing is considered the finest 20th century release of Hiroshige's masterwork series. Each woodblock bears the Takamizawa seal on the reverse. A great opportunity to acquire a complete set of these iconic illustrations of Edo era Japan.
Hiroshige's Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido - In 1832 Hiroshige traveled with an entourage of the shogun's officials from Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto along the Tokaido road. This 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. His journey along the Tokaido, through the rural enclaves and natural beauty of his country, had a deep impact on Hiroshige. He immediately returned to Edo after the trip and began his masterwork woodblock series from the sketches he had made along the amazing journey. Viewing the completed series, from beginning to end in actual woodblock print form is the intended way to see the Hoeido Tokaido. This woodblock print set offers the opportunity to be transported back in time to Hiroshige's Japan in the shadow of the Tokugawa shogunate and to see this life as Hiroshige intended.
Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Size - 8 3/4" x 13 5/8" + margins as shown
Condition - These prints with excellent color and detail as shown. A few prints have toning or light spotting, or a few light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Generally in nice condition overall.
Takamizawa Seal and examples from the Set
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