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.

Twilight at Numazu - Wonderful design depicting three travelers making their way along the road to the village of Numazu. The full moon can be seen between the branches of the tall trees, and the river is quiet, ships already anchored near the shore for the evening. One of the travelers carries a mask of Sarudahiko, the god of the road. A beautiful image with fine bokashi shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 3/4" x 13 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.