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 Bridge over the Toyokawa at Yoshida, circa 1833 - 1834 - Beautiful, expansive view looking out over the Toyokawa or Toyo River at Yoshida, the wooden structure arching gracefully over the water. Construction workers are busy on a tower at right, with one man surveying the view from high atop the bamboo scaffolding, and another on the roof below using a trowel. Fish ornaments adorn the tiled roofs. Lovely shading in the water and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 9" x 13 7/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight thinning at corner, small tear, a few holes Slight toning and soiling, a few light stains and creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.