Hiroshige’s Great Tokaido - In 1832, Hiroshige first traveled from his home in Edo (present-day 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. After the trip, he returned to Edo and immediately began his masterwork woodblock series from the sketches he had made on his journey. Hiroshige's first Tokaido series is also known as the "Great Tokaido," or the "Hoeido Tokaido," after the publisher Hoeido. Hiroshige returned to this favorite subject again and again, creating many additional Tokaido series. Published circa 1833 - 1834, Hiroshige's famous Great Tokaido designs offer an opportunity to be transported back in time to see Japan as it was during the days of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

The Peak of Fudesute Mountain from Sakanoshita, circa 1833 - 1834 - Fine image from Hiroshige's Great Tokaido of travelers resting along the road at a rural teahouse, the dramatic peak of Fudesute Mountain in the distance. A farmer leads an ox up the slope to the teahouse, a small boy trailing after him. Wonderful detail in this lovely landscape, with beautiful soft shading in the mountains and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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

Condition - This print with good color and excellent detail as shown. Loss at edge, a few wormholes and small holes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few marks. Please see photos for details.