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 Ishiyakushi Temple at Ishiyakushi - Handsome scene of the road leading into the village of Ishiyakushi, which developed around the old temple of Ishiyakushi. Many worshippers came to visit a stone statue of the Buddha Yakushi housed in the temple. The town is nestled along the foot of the mountain with the temple among the trees at left. Farmers work in the fields at right as two porters carry a load along the trail. Nicely detailed with shading in the mountains and sky.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 8 1/2"

Condition - Excellent with no issues to report.