Ocean View Slope Near Shirasuka

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Ocean View Slope Near Shirasuka  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Ocean View Slope Near Shirasuka

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 7/8" x 13 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Vertical crease at center. A few small holes repaired. A few spots. Some light rubbing, soiling and toning at edges. Please see photos for details. Good overall.

Ocean View Slope Near Shirasuka  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Ocean View Slope Near Shirasuka  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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