Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige, "Station 15: Hara" (RESERVED)

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Hara Station, in Shizuoka Prefecture, offers travelers one of the grandest views of Mount Fuji along the Tokaido. Here, the imposing height of the mountain is accentuated by its sheer scale, extending dramatically beyond the upper border of the composition. One of the finest—and most sought-after—designs in the series and a marvelous impression!

Series: The 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road (Upright Tokaido)
Date 1855
Size: Oban
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo (Koeido)
Condition: Pin size hole restored, otherwise excellent/fine 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.