Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797–1858)

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  "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido", "Nissaka", (in the Edo period). Woodblock print, ca. 1833-1835; this work is No.26 of this Ukiyo-e woodblock print series. Signed in the upper part - "Nissaka (The title of No.26, meanwhile the 25th post station of the 53 stations of the Tokaido, where travelers could rest on their journey around the nation), with seal - "Sayo-no-Nakayama (A mountain pass which sits at 252m above the sea level, located in Kakegawa of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan)"; also signed in the upper left corner - "Painted by Hiroshige (the author Utagawa Hiroshige’s surname) (Note: Utagawa Hiroshige was a famous Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock print artist of Edo period), with seal - "Takemago and Tsuruki (Publisher seal of Hiroshige’s series formally used by Takenouchi Magohachi’s Hoeido and Tsuruya Kiemon’s Senkakudo), (Note: this seal only used around 1833-1835)". Framed with conservation glass and acid free mating wood frame, overall 15-1/2" x 20". View and Bid on AspireAuctions.com

  Condition

  Good, not examined out of frame.