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.

Religious Festival at Atsuta Shrine in Miya, circa 1833 - 1834 - Handsome depiction of the annual Shinto religious festival in Miya. Two teams of men drive their horses across the temple grounds in a ceremonial race. The large torii gate of Atsuta Shrine frames the view on the right, and smoke rises from bonfires near the buildings at upper left. A lively and interesting Hiroshige subject, with soft bokashi shading in the background.

Artist - Hiroshige (1797 - 1858)

Image Size - 8 7/8" x 13 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with good detail as shown. Vertical centerfold. A few holes, slight thinning at corners, repaired. Wrinkling, slight toning and soiling, slight rubbing at edges, marks. Please see photos for details.