Kuniyoshi's Sixty-nine Post Stations of the Kisokaido Road - Terrific print from Kuniyoshi's Kisokaido Road series, published between 1852 and 1853. The Kisokaido Road ran between Edo and Kyoto along a mountainous inland route, as opposed to the Tokaido Road, which followed the coast. Kuniyoshi created one design for each of the sixty-nine stations along the way, plus images for Edo and Kyoto. Each features a well-known figure from history or legend, along with a small inset depicting the station itself. These terrific illustrations feature wonderful detail and handsome settings, many with deluxe printing treatments such as fine bokashi shading or burnishing. A great choice for a Kuniyoshi collector or anyone interested in Japanese history and folklore.

Nagakubo: Oshichi and Kichiza, 1852 - Attractive scene of the young beauty Oshichi carrying a calligraphy panel signed by herself. She smiles down at her companion, Kichiza, who sits on a bench before her. The beauty wears a lovely black kimono patterned with cherry blossoms, irises, and other flowers, the flowing fabric trailing onto the floor around her. Kichiza looks up at her rather questioningly, his hands clasped atop a folding fan in his lap. The rooftops of the city can be seen in the distance among low lying clouds. The inset at upper left shows travelers arriving at Nagakubo, with tea stands clustered under a tall pine tree. A handsome subject, nicely detailed.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 1/2" x 9 3/4"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Thinning along vertical fold at right edge, thinning spot, repaired. Slight soiling. Please see photos for details. Good overall.