Utagawa (Ando) Hiroshige, "Station 20: Mariko"

The small station at Mariko is known for its shops selling grated Japanese yam soup. In this design, we look down a corridor of shops and visitors strolling Mariko on a clear day. Notice the ukiyo-e adorning the walls of the restaurant on the left. 

Series: The 53 Stations of the Tokaido Road (Upright Tokaido)
Date 1855
Size: Oban
Publisher: Tsutaya Kichizo (Koeido)
Condition: Small pinhole on right roof, 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.