Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige, "Station 3: Kanagawa"

Kanagawa Station, situated along what is now Yokohama Harbor, just south of Tokyo, was an important stop along the Tokaido Road. Here, boats sail across Edo Bay (modern-day Tokyo Bay), while in the foreground, a teahouse perched on the hillside offers a commanding view of the water below.

Series: The 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road (Upright Tokaido)
Date 1855
Size: Oban
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo (Koeido)
Condition: Small restored worm holes, otherwise excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Clear Walnut, Tan Mat

Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) is the most important Japanese artist to emerge from Edo period ukiyo-e. Hiroshige is a widely recognized master of Japanese woodblock prints whose works have had a tremendous influence on artistic currents throughout the world. His woodblock prints are highly coveted by collectors and museums around the world.