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.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 7/8" x 9 5/8"

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Backed with paper. Slight separation along vertical fold, small losses at corners, tear at edge, a few holes, repaired. Slight toning, soiling, and rubbing, stains. Please see photos for details.