Hiroshige’s Great Tokaido - In 1832, Hiroshige first traveled from his home in Edo (present-day 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. After the trip, he returned to Edo and immediately began his masterwork woodblock series from the sketches he had made on his journey. Hiroshige's first Tokaido series is also known as the "Great Tokaido," or the "Hoeido Tokaido," after the publisher Hoeido. Hiroshige returned to this favorite subject again and again, creating many additional Tokaido series. Published circa 1833 - 1834, Hiroshige's famous Great Tokaido designs offer an opportunity to be transported back in time to see Japan as it was during the days of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Distant View of Miho at Ejiri, circa 1833 - 1834 - Handsome print by Hiroshige from his famous Tokaido series. A beautiful view of Ejiri and the sea beyond, with sailing vessels docked near the shore and the white sails of fishing boats visible out in the distance. The rooftops of the village frame the scene at lower left, with mountains along the horizon above. Beautiful shading on the water and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 13 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Small loss at corner, repaired. A few creases, light spotting. Please see photos for details.