Comments - Fantastic view of a train on the Takanawa Steam Railway in Tokyo, clouds of smoke rising from the steam engine as it chugs along. Passengers can be seen in one of the cars, with cargo stacked on flatcars behind. The railroad track curves around an embankment, with the street and bridge above crowded with travelers. Note the telegraph line running parallel to the street. A few people wait outside a station building at lower left, while others look down from the street above. A great illustration of the rapid modernization taking place in Japan during the Meiji era.

Artist - Kuniteru II (1829 - 1874)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 28 3/8" + top margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Vertical fold in right panel. A few wormholes, repaired. Soiling, slight creasing, rubbing at edges, stain at edge. Please see photos for details. Good overall.