The Hill at Kanagawa

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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The Hill at Kanagawa  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Reprint
The Hill at Kanagawa

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.

The Hill at Kanagawa - Lovely view of the hill at Kanagawa, as porters and travelers climb the steep path overlooking the bay and waitresses urge customers to visit their establishments. A large cargo ship is anchored near the snow alongside small fishing boats, and white sails dot the horizon. A handsome composition with the rooftops leading the eye from bottom center up along the right edge towards the blue sky, which angles back over the water. An attractive design, nicely detailed and shaded.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 1/2" x 13 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse at top corners from previous mounting. A couple prints have a few small spots or light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Generally in nice condition overall.

The Hill at Kanagawa  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
The Hill at Kanagawa  by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)