Hiroshige’s Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido - In 1832, Hiroshige first traveled from his home in Edo (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. He immediately returned to Edo after the trip and began his masterwork woodblock series from the sketches he had made on his journey. Hiroshige's Tokaido prints are an opportunity to be transported back in time to see this world as Hiroshige did in the shadow of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Takamizawa Reprints - Handsome reprint by the venerable Takamizawa publisher. Takamizawa was known as one of the finest reprint publishers of the 20th century, and produced some of the highest quality ukiyo-e woodblock reprints of all time. Drawing on the traditions and methods of the Edo era, the prints were produced replicating original Edo era colors and printed on beautiful handmade paper. The printers worked with the utmost care and great attention to detail, masterfully reproducing color and line work. All prints bear a "Takamizawa" seal on the reverse or in the margin attesting to the Takamizawa publication of these prints. A great opportunity to acquire a fine reprint of a classic ukiyo-e design.

The Running Well Teahouse at Otsu - Otsu was the last station before Kyoto, the final destination along the Tokaido road. Here, grooms lead oxen pulling heavily laden carts along the road as travelers stop for a rest inside the teahouse at left. The famous Running Well bubbles over into a pool just outside the entrance. A nicely detailed scene with soft bokashi shading in the road and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 1/2" x 13 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Please see photos for details. Very nice condition overall.