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.

Changing Porters and Horses at Fujieda, circa 1833 - 1834 - Lively scene of travelers and porters stopping to exchange horses at Fujieda. At left, a worker unloads a heavy crate from a horse while his companions arrange freight. At right, an official with a record book chats with travelers as he enters fares. A handsome, close-up scene of life along the Tokaido Road.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Paper remnants on reverse at corners from previous mounting. A few wormholes and small thinning spots, repaired. Toning, slight soiling, rubbing near edges, a few creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.