Early Departure from the Main Camp at Seki, circa 1832 - 1833

by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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Early Departure from the Main Camp at Seki, circa 1832 - 1833 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Original Hiroshige (1797 - 1858) Japanese Woodblock Print
Early Departure from the Main Camp at Seki, circa 1832 - 1833

Series; Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido (The Great Tokaido)
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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.

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.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 13 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight separation at ends of vertical centerfold, small losses at edges, a few holes, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, slight rubbing at edges, stains. Please see photos for details.

Early Departure from the Main Camp at Seki, circa 1832 - 1833 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)
Early Departure from the Main Camp at Seki, circa 1832 - 1833 by Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

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