Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige, "Station 11: Mishima"

Mishima, located in Shizuoka Prefecture, was once the provincial capital of Izu Province during the Nara period (8th century). In this design, a large Torii gate on the left welcomes visitors into the Mishima shrine and onto a busy street of restaurants and shops.

Hiroshige's works from his vertically oriented series, "The 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road," contains some of the artist's most recognizable designs. Completed in 1855, this series of works is the culmination of the artist's lifelong affinity for the people and scenery inhabiting this important travel route. 

Series: The 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road (Upright Tokaido)
Date 1855
Size: Oban
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo (Koeido)
Condition: Excellent color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Ebony, White 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.