Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige, "Kyoto: Sanjo Ohashi"

The great Sanjo Ohashi in Kyoto is the final stop on the Tokaido Road and marks the end of a long journey from Edo (Tokyo). This wonderful design shows the Sanjō Ōhashi busy with travelers. Behind the mist we see the Kamo River and its western bank filled with restaurants and shops.

Series: The 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road (Upright Tokaido)
Date 1855
Size: Oban
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo (Koeido)
Condition: Small restored worm holes, stain top margin, 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.