by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Series; The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido by Two Brushes
Shirasuka: Panoramic View of Shiomizaka, 1855 - Intriguing image of Ichikawa Danjuro VIII as the folk hero Jiraiya sitting in a palanquin during a rest stop, scowling as a young baby crawls towards him with a smile. The samurai wears a striped kimono, one sword resting against his shoulder, and his geta clogs are carefully hung up behind him on the outside of the palanquin. Above, Hiroshige shows travelers making their way up the steep hill at Shirasuga, with a fine panoramic view of Shiomizaka below. Waves roll along the shore and white sails dot the sea in the distance. A great design from this collaborative Tokaido series by Toyokuni III and Hiroshige. A variant edition with a colored background.
Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) and Toyokuni III/Kunisada (1786 - 1864)
Image Size - 14 1/8" x 9 3/4"
Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Diagonal fold across corner. Small hole, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few creases and small marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.
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