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.

Okegawa: Tamaya Shinbei and Kojoro, 1852 - Terrific illustration of beauty Kojoro paying a visit to her lover Shimbei, who has been imprisoned in a wooden vat for killing her villainous brother. Her young attendant offers him a drink of water as he leans his head out of the tub, holding a small ceramic cup to his lips. The barefoot beauty keeps a lookout, watching over her shoulder as two men approach, one carrying a lantern. An intriguing subject.

Artist - Kuniyoshi (1797 - 1861)

Image Size - 13 5/8" x 9 1/2" + left margin as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight paper remnants on reverse from previous backing. Stitching holes at side, losses at corners, a few small holes, repaired. Wrinkling throughout, toning and soiling, rubbing at edges. Please see photos for details.