The Fifty-three Pairs for the Tokaido Road - Around 1845, Hiroshige, Kuniyoshi, and Toyokuni III (Kunisada) contributed designs to a Tokaido series titled "The Fifty-three Pairs (or Parallels) for the Tokaido Road." The series featured images of historical figures, legends, and ghost stories associated with the different stations along this famous route. The series title appears in a black cartouche at upper right, with a narrative in an inset at left, and a scene illustrating the story below. An interesting take on the classic Tokaido series, these prints feature lively and animated designs of warriors and beauties or ghosts and spirits, instead of typical travelers, bringing the highway to life. A great choice for a collector interested in Japanese tales and legends.

Okitsu: Scenery of Tago Bay, circa 1845 - Attractive scene of a nobleman along the shore of Tago Bay, shielding his eyes with the sleeve of his robe as he enjoys the view. Fishing nets are hung up to dry at lower right, and white sails can be seen beyond the pine-covered outcroppings of land at left. Mountains shadowed in gray line the horizon, with Mt. Fuji looming majestically against the sky, dominating the landscape. A terrific Hiroshige design with fine bokashi shading on the mountains and water.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with nice detail as shown. Wormhole at edge, small thin spot, repaired. Please see photos for details.